Support Worker

Job Descriptionnn n n Job Introductionn Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people''s lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?nIf you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.nAt Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.nAs a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents'' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.nWhere will I be working?nNorman Mount is a purpose built house in the BD2 area of Bradford; the house is home to four adults with a learning disability who are supported to live as independently as possible in their home.nIndividuals that we support at Norman Mount have different abilities and require full support with personal care and moving and handling. Some of the Individuals require less support and require more verbal prompts and may need to use different aids and adaptations.nWe provide 24 hours support in the home which includes waking night staff and a variety of early and late day shifts. nWe endeavour to create positive family relationships offering a good circle of support. There is a strong focus on supporting individuals'' lives in a person centred way which includes various activities, shopping, managing own budgets and cooking. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.nTraining and DevelopmentnWe offer training to all those who want to develop their skills and competencies not just in the care sector but in other areas too.nnLevel 2 and 3 Lead Adult Care WorkernLevel 3 Operational Team LeadernnPlease note training will be offered after your probation period ends which is 6 months. Once you begin your training with us you will have your own coach who will support you through your programme.nShift PatternsnThis is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. The shift pattern will vary depending on how many hours you will work.nPlease note that working hours may vary.nPlease note that you must be a driver to be considered for this role and you must holda care certificate or health and social care L2 or higher.n n n n Role Responsibilityn What will I be doing?nThis is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:nnpromoting the independence of people we supportnsupporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holidaynarranging activities in the home and in the local communityndeveloping residents'' life skills and personal interestsnhelping residents stay safe and healthynassisting with personal care needsnmanual handlingnsupporting people with medicationincluding creams and lotionsnensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements.nn n n n The Ideal Candidaten What skills and qualities do I need to have?nWhilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn''t essential. What is essential is that you are:nnpassionate, caring and enthusiasticnflexible, patient and non-judgementalna great team player with lots of energynable to demonstrate good communication skillsnable to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needednn n n n n About usn As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.nWe run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.nWhat Benefits Will I Receive?nWe know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.nYou will get 29 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.nJoin our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits.nTurning Point Benefitsn n n n Turning Pointn n n n n Attached documentsn n n n LD_Support_Worker_-_New_Format (1).pdfn n n n nn n n Apply n n n

Created: 2025-09-07