Support Worker

Job description

Job Introduction

Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this position.

Do you have a naturally caring way about you?
Do you love the idea of making a real difference in someones day?
Are you looking for a role where no two days ever feel the same?
Are you happy to work flexibly?
Can you imagine supporting adults who genuinely rely on your help?

If youre nodding along, wed be delighted to hear from you.

At Turning Point, were passionate about supporting people with Learning Disabilities across England. As a Support Worker, youll play a meaningful part in helping people build their independence and enjoy richer, more fulfilling lives. And while youre supporting others, youll also have the chance to grow your own skills, confidence and career through our training and development opportunities.

Where will I be working?

Youll be joining one of our 24-hour supported living services for adults with Learning Disabilities. The people we support have a range of needs including complex Learning Disabilities, Autism, health needs and physical disabilities. Some individuals are non-verbal, and others require higher levels of personal care and manual handling/hoisting, so this is a very hands-on role.

We work closely with families and aim to create a warm, positive circle of support. Everything we do is person-centred from daily activities and shopping, to cooking, managing budgets and helping people enjoy the things that matter to them. Our goal is always to help each person live as independently as possible.

Please note: You must be a driver to be considered for this role.

Shift Patterns

Because this is a 24-hour service, flexibility is really important. Shifts typically include:

• Early shifts (7:00/8:00 am 2:00/3:00 pm)
• Late shifts (2:00/3:00 pm 9:00/10:00 pm)
• Sleep-ins or waking nights
• Some weekend work

Hours may vary slightly depending on the service.

Role Responsibility

Every day is different, but your role will include:

• Encouraging and promoting independence
• Supporting daily activities such as personal intimate care, eating and drinking, and general home routines
• PEG feeding/flushing
• Following guidance from Health Professionals around eating, drinking, behaviour and mobility
• Helping people stay safe through positive risk assessments
• Manual handling and hoisting
• Supporting with medication, including creams and lotions
• Keeping accurate records using our digital recording system

The Ideal Candidate

What skills and qualities do I need?

You dont need previous experience with Learning Disabilities or complex needs well support you with training. What matters most is that you are:

• Passionate, caring and enthusiastic
• Patient, flexible and non-judgemental
• A positive team player with plenty of energy
• A good communicator
• Able to manage the physical aspects of the role, including manual handling
• Experienced in supporting people with anxiety (transferable experience is welcome)

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 29days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31days. Plus the option to buyadditional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

Turning Point Benefits

Turning Point

Attached documents

• Grade 2 - Support Worker.pdf

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Peakirk

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£24,773 Per Month

Published at

09-08-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English