Bank Support Worker

Job Introduction 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? If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you. This is a bank contract, if you lead a busy life and want to pick up a few shifts here and there, this would be ideal for you. At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people's 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. Where will I be working? We support adults who live with autism to develop the confidence, life skills and resilience they need to achieve their personal goals and take the next steps towards living more independently. Our aim is not simply to provide support, but to equip people with the tools, knowledge and skills that enable them to move on to less supported environments and achieve greater independence over time. Shift Patterns This is a 24 hour service, for individuals with a learning disability, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00/8:00 am to 2:00/3:00pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends. Please note that working hours may vary from service to service. Role Responsibility What will I be doing?

This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:

Promoting the independence of people we supportSupporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holidayArranging activities in the home and in the local communityDeveloping residents' life skills and personal interestsHelping residents stay safe and healthyAssisting with personal care needsManual handlingSupporting people with medication Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements The Ideal Candidate What skills and qualities do I need to have? Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:

Passionate, caring and enthusiasticFlexible, patient and non-judgementalA great team player with lots of energyAble to demonstrate good communication skillsAble to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We 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. What Benefits Will I Receive? Being a member of our bank is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly around your existing commitments, giving you control over when you want to work in order to suit your own circumstances. But not only that – being employed by Turning Point will also give you access to many of our rewards! Your annual leave entitlement will accrue as you work, to the equivalent of 29 days a year. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents

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