Support Worker
Turning Point
Cheltenham
Salary
See original advert
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 October 2026
40 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Support Worker, you'll help people with learning disabilities and Autism live independently by supporting daily activities, hobbies, and personal care. You'll work in a team to create a positive environment and help people achieve their goals. This role suits someone who is caring, patient, and enthusiastic, with good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly.
What you'll need
- Be a driver with a valid license
- Be able to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends
- Have good communication and teamwork skills
- Be patient and non-judgmental
- Be able to lift and move people safely (manual handling)
- Be able to work with people who have complex needs
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or work experience in care to gain relevant skills and experience
- Develop your communication skills by taking a course or attending workshops
- Practice your manual handling skills by taking a training course
- Join a care-related group or network to learn more about the sector
- Be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment with varying levels of need
- Think about how you can support people to live independently and make their own choices
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Job description
Job Introduction Turning Point support individuals across the country and we are currently recruiting support workers for supported living locations across Cheltenham in Woodmancote and Hatherley. We aim to deliver support around the needs and wishes of individuals, we require support staff to actively support individuals to access a variety of community based activities and hobbies including sports activities, cookery, arts & crafts, music and theatre to name just a few. Where will I be working? You will be working at one of our supported living services in Cheltenham. We offer 24 hour support to people with LD (learning disabilities) and Autism. The level of care required will vary across our services. Some of the people we support have a profound and multiple learning disability and complex health needs others need assistance with daily activities, personal care, medication and mobility as well as daily living tasks. We 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. Shift Patterns This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00 am to 2:00/3:00 pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00 pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends. Please note that you must be a driver to be considered for this role. 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 neededtransferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety 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? We 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. You 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. Join 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. Turning Point Attached documents
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First seen
17 August 2026
Last checked
29 August 2026
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