This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines.
Everything we do is aimed at providing the very best quality and person-centred support in the right location at the right time, making a real difference for the people and communities we support.
Turning Point support individuals across the country and we are currently recruiting support workers for supported living locations across Gloucester in Minsterworth and Hucclecote.
This service is 10minutes from Gloucester City Centre via Bus.
Where will I be working?
You will be working at one of our supported living services in Gloucester. This is a supported living service with 5 service users. The tenants are supported with their day to day living, personal care requirements and also enjoy a range of person centred activities that the staff support them with. Such as swimming, art, sailing, hydrotherapy, going on walks, horse riding and delivering the local magazine which enables them to be part of the community they live in.
Please note that your must be a driver to be considered for this role.
Shift Patterns
This role is a mix of day shifts and night shifts. You must be able to work both.
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 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 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 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.
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. (Pro rata for part-time)
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
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£24773.00 - £24773.00 per year