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Person-Centred Care & Support
Deliver tailored care, including personal care and daily living support (e.g. washing, dressing, meal preparation, and household tasks).
Support individuals to access community activities and maintain social connections.
Promote service users' rights, responsibilities, and choices.
Assist with medication in line with policies and training.
Encourage independence and the achievement of personal goals.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Maintain a safe and clean environment; follow all Health & Safety guidelines.
Complete and adhere to risk assessments and care plans.
Record and report any incidents, concerns, or accidents in line with policy.
Comply with Turning Point's Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and CQC standards.
Teamwork & Communication
Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, carers, and external professionals (e.g. GPs, Social Workers).
Participate in regular team meetings, training sessions, and service reviews.
Contribute to the induction and support of new team members where appropriate.
Quality & Service Development
Meet agreed quality standards and performance targets.
Actively participate in continuous service improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for monitoring and audit purposes.
Personal Development
Take ownership of your development through regular supervision and performance reviews.
Undertake mandatory and service-specific training to enhance skills and knowledge.
Reflect on practice and seek feedback to support professional growth.
Essential Requirements
Compassionate and person-centred approach to care.
Ability to support individuals with personal care and daily living tasks.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development.
Desirable
Experience working in learning disability or a similar care setting.
Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and support planning.
NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
Additional Information
May be required to support individuals with mobility, including moving and handling.
Expected to support individuals with accessing the community using public transport or vehicles.
Responsible for handling petty cash and managing service user finances in accordance with policy.
