Support Worker
Turning Point, Barnsley
Support Worker
£12-£45
Turning Point, Barnsley
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 28 Jun | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 79b533a5ce8744b68e8fd1b199600b61
Full Job Description
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., You will be working in one of our supported living services in Barnsley. Our services offer support for adults with Learning Disabilities, mental health needs and varied health and mobility conditions. We tailor our support to enable people to be as independent as possible. Previous experience of working with people with epilepsy would be advantageous and a full driving licence is essential (automatic). Please note, this role will entail lone working. Shift Patterns What are we looking for in a Support worker? We would like you to have a flexible approach to the role, be able to work a full range of shift patterns including 7am starts till 5pm then a 5pm sleep in till between 7am and 10am the next morning. The service offers support to individuals living in their own homes in local communities therefore you will have a base. The job is very rewarding enabling individuals to reach their full potential Please note that working hours may vary from service to service. You will need a full, current, UK driving license for this role. You will NOT be expected to use your own vehicle but will instead be added on to our open mobility insurance and will use our client vehicles., This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:
- Promoting the independence of people we support
- Supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday
- Arranging activities in the home and in the local community
- Developing residents' life skills and personal interests
- Helping residents stay safe and healthy
- Assisting with personal care needs
- Manual handling
- Supporting people with medication
- Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements
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 enthusiastic
- Flexible, patient and non-judgemental
- A great team player with lots of energy
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills
- Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
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 the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
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