Job summary
Where will I be working?
You will be working at one of our supported living services in Cheltenham GL51or GL52. 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, medicationand 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 7:30 am to 2:30pm and 2:00 pm to 9:30pm, floating shifts during the dayandsome weekends.
Please note that working hours may vary.
Main duties of the job
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 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 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 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
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.
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 positive change 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 don't just offer you a job we offer you a career.
Date posted
12 November 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£22,284 to £27,102 a year £22,284 - 37 hours/ £27,102 - 45 hours/ £11.55 per hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0471-24-0267
Job locations
Turning Point
Cheltenham
GL51 3PH
Employer details
Employer name
Turning Point
Address
Turning Point
Cheltenham
GL51 3PH
Employer's website
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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