Support Worker - Queensbury - Bradford

Job Location	Queensbury, Bradford
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	18,522 - 22,526 per annum
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 two days 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.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 workingOur services in Queensbury provide a 24 hour supported living facilities in providing care for adults with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues.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 tailorour services to enable people to be as independent as possible.You will be supporting individuals in one of our supported living homes in BD13 area.Bungalow 1 You will be supporting individuals currently living in 2 six bedded supported living homes.Please note: in this service we support people with complex learning disabilities and there are high levels of personal care involved.Bungalow 3 and 4 - Learning Disabilities and Mental HealthYou will be supporting individuals currently living within 2 four bedded supported living homes.Please note: in this service we support people that have learning disabilities and mental health conditions that can lead to them being aggressive towards others.Training and DevelopmentWe offer training to all those who want to develop their skills and competencies not just in the care sector but in other areas too.

Level 2 and 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
Level 3 Operational Team Leader

Please 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.Shift PatternsThe people we support require us to help them over 24 hours and 7 days per week period, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts which could include waking nights, early or late shifts, and mid-shifts, bank holidays and weekends.Please note that working hours may vary depending on the needs of the individuals.Average potential earnings are £21,855 based 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 differWhat 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.

What 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
transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety

Why Turning PointAs a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positivechange and always treating each other as individuals.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.Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we dont just offer you a job - we offer you a career.

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