Support Worker
Description du poste
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Job Introduction
Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's 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 your support?
If 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 training you need to progress with us.
Where will I be working?
We have a 6 bedded registered care service in Barton-Le-Clay were we offer 24 hour support within a residential service. We provide 24 hour care 7 days a week for adults with Learning Disabilities. We accommodate people with mild to profound Learning Disabilities. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible and live a life that makes sense to them. Whilst you will be based in Barton-Le-Clay there is an expectation that you will support the people out and about accessing different areas and their local community. You may do this using public transport or house vehicles. Driver preferred due to location however not essential.
Training and Development
We 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 Patterns
This 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.
Please note that you must be a driver to be considered for this role.
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
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. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
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 Benefits.
Turning Point
Attached documents
- Grade 2 - Support Worker.pdf
Compétences clés extraites
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Nos conseils pour postuler
5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Highlight any prior experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities at the top of your CV — the advert specifically mentions mild to profound Learning Disabilities as the client group.
📊 Quantify your care experience where possible: "Supported 8 residents with personal care, medication and daily activities across a 6-bedded residential service."
🚗 Make your driving licence prominent in your personal profile or skills section — the advert states drivers are preferred and later says a licence is required for consideration.
🎯 Reference your availability for shift patterns including sleep-ins, waking nights and weekends explicitly in your personal statement, as the advert flags flexibility as essential.
🏅 If you hold or are working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care Worker qualification, list it clearly in your education section — Turning Point offers these as progression pathways and prior knowledge will stand out.
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- •Delivered personal care, medication administration and manual handling support to 6 adults with mild to profound Learning Disabilities within a 24-hour residential setting, maintaining 100% compliance with care plan documentation.
- •Facilitated weekly community access activities for 4 residents using house vehicles and public transport, increasing individual participation in local events by 3 sessions per month.
- •Completed Level 2 Adult Care Worker qualification while working full shift rotations including sleep-ins and waking nights, achieving all competency sign-offs within a 9-month period.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Turning Point's residential service in Barton-le-Clay is exactly the environment in which I want to develop my career as a Support Worker. The opportunity to deliver 24-hour person-centred care to adults with Learning Disabilities — combining personal care, medication administration and community access support — aligns directly with my commitment to promoting independence and dignity for the people I support.
My background in residential and community care has equipped me with hands-on experience in manual handling, accurate care record keeping and supporting individuals with a range of daily living activities. I am comfortable working across a variety of shift patterns, including sleep-ins and waking nights, and hold a full UK driving licence, which I understand is essential for this role.
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Questions probables d'entretien
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Techniques
- ›How do you ensure medication administration is carried out safely and records are maintained accurately?
- ›What manual handling techniques have you used when supporting adults with complex physical needs?
- ›How do you tailor daily activity plans to promote independence for someone with a profound Learning Disability?
- ›Describe your approach to maintaining care records and contributing to service monitoring requirements.
- ›How would you support a resident to access their local community safely using public transport or a house vehicle?
Comportementales
- ›Tell me about a time you supported someone with a Learning Disability to achieve a personal goal.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to remain calm and professional during a challenging or distressing incident with a service user.
- ›Give an example of how you have adapted your communication style to meet the needs of someone with complex needs.
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a safeguarding concern and the steps you took to address it.
- ›Describe how you have balanced the need to keep a resident safe while still promoting their independence and choice.
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Tell me about a time you supported someone with a Learning Disability to achieve a personal goal.
Describe a situation where you had to remain calm and professional during a challenging or distressing incident with a service user.