Support Worker - Pemdale

Job Location	Potton
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	18,521 - 22,526 per annum, OTE
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Do you have a caring nature Are you looking to make a difference to peoples lives Do you want to work in an environment where no twodays are the same Are you flexible with your working hours Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need yoursupportIf you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.Driver preferred due to location.At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.As 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 trainingyou need to progress with us.Where will I be workingPemdale provides residential care and support to six adults over the age of fifty years old, with learning disabilities and other associated health needs, requiring varying levels of support. Pemdale is designed to offer the residents person centred supportmaximising their opportunities to live life to the full by making their own choices and decisions. We believe that not only do we change the lives of the people we support, but they also change ours.Shift PatternsThis is a 24 hour service, 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.Average potential earnings are £21,854based on 37 hours.*Potential average earnings are a culmination of colleagues working additional shifts and where applicable sleep ins**** sleep ins are not required in all services***not all colleagues will work overtime and therefore potential earnings will differMain ResponsibilitiesWhat will I be doingThis 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.

The Ideal CandidateWhat skills and qualities do I need to haveWhilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isnt 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

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