Support Worker - Day & Night Shifts

At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.  As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people's 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.  Support Workers are matched to the person they support based on shared preferences and compatible personalities, creating a bespoke core team. You will be primarily supporting a 31‑year‑old gentleman with Autism and Epilepsy who thrives on routine and has a clear sense of how he likes things to be done. We are looking for someone who can help create a safe, structured and positive environment where he can build independence, enjoy meaningful activities, and feel understood and respected. He needs support with daily living skills and maintaining established routines, so you must be able to follow structured routines and positive behavioural support plans consistently. You will provide person‑centred support tailored to his sensory and communication needs. Clear, simple and easily understood communication is essential, as this helps him feel confident and safe throughout his day. Days can consist of supporting people to meet with friends or family, accessing health professionals, housework, shopping, day trips, cooking, holidays, gym classes. People that we support here have a mixture of communication, mobility, and health needs and this would be described as a quiet but active environment. This location is perfect for access to local transport being close to the train station and bus routes, with the local town just up the road. Shift Patterns You will be working a range of shifts including nights and some weekends.  Promoting the independence of the people we support Arranging activities in the home and in the local community Helping residents stay safe and healthy Assisting with personal care needs and 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. Flexible, patient and non-judgemental Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed Experience in autism support or similar care roles is desirable but not essential — full training is provided. 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 never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. 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. 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.