Wellbeing and Community Navigator- South Warwickshire Warwickshire
Job description
Job Introduction
Do you have a compassionate and caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no 2 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.
Job description
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.
As a Community Navigator, you will make a real difference to peoples' 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?
Our Warwickshire Wellbeing Service provides advice, information, support and workshops to adults with Learning Disabilities in South Warwickshire. The service is run by Turning Point and we support our service users to make positive changes to lead more independent lives. Activity will take place in a variety of community settings where people can access the service, "pop up" locations and other appropriate outreach venues. Activity will also be through accessible alternatives to face to face contact via the telephone or on-line.
The Wellbeing and Community Navigator will also provide signposting information to family carers.
Shift Patterns
This is a full time position and days of work are Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm. There is also a requirement to work some evenings and potentially including a quiz night that we host each and every Thursday 7pm-9pm.
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:
- Provide information and advice via 1 to 1 drop in sessions
- Facilitate problem solving and goal setting skills through 1 to 1 wellbeing sessions including the development of individual wellbeing plans
- Facilitate group wellbeing workshops and contribute to improvements based on evaluation
- Facilitate opportunities to connect to local community and universal services
- Provide information and signposting to partner activities which contribute to our 4 key required outcomes around physical health, emotional wellbeing, community inclusion and employment
- Help increase emotional wellbeing
- Help improve the lives of service users in the community
- Support people into learning, jobs or voluntary work
- Help improve the physical health of our service users
The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
Knowledge of Learning Disabilities and Autism is essential for this role and we are looking for somebody who is:
- Passionate, caring and enthusiastic
- Flexible, patient and non-judgmental
- A great team player with lots of energy
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills
About us
Why Turning Point?
We take pride in the services that we provide. There is one vision that everyone at Turning Point shares, which is held together by our values. These include believing in potential, communicating in a confident way, embracing change and treating each other as individuals.
Running services on a not-for-profit basis, we invest every penny back into our services - and, our people. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support people with Learning Disabilities to live fulfilling lives - here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job: we offer you a career.
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 that includes:
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
- 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
- Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
- Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
