Beyond Limits
Beyond Limits Headquarters Location
Beyond Limits, Unit 4 Stoke Damerel Business Centre
Church Street, Stoke
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About Beyond Limits
Beyond Limits provides support to people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and other support needs. Our aim is to change the face of services and the lives of those we support by providing truly tailor made support.
Beyond Limits started in 2011 to support people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and other support needs in Plymouth and throughout Devon.
Our mission is to change the face of services for good, and to provide tailored support to people who are vulnerable due to circumstance or disability, or at risk of exclusion
Ten Reasons to work for Beyond Limits Beyond Limits started in 2011 to support people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and other support needs in Plymouth and throughout Devon.
Our mission is to change the face of services for good, and to provide tailored support to people who are vulnerable due to circumstance or disability, or at risk of exclusion
There are more than ten good reasons to work for Beyond Limits, below are some of the main ones…
Ten Reasons
1. We reward our staff with competitive salaries
2. We offer an Award Winning Pension Scheme
3. We have a company sick pay scheme
4. Excellent annual leave allowance, including top up pay
5. A really good 5 day induction
6. Ongoing high quality training
7. Career development opportunities
8. A real chance to make a difference to someone’s life
9. Become part of a ground breaking organisation
10 Become a valued member of our staff
Transforming Care - Louise's Story Ten Reasons
1. We reward our staff with competitive salaries
2. We offer an Award Winning Pension Scheme
3. We have a company sick pay scheme
4. Excellent annual leave allowance, including top up pay
5. A really good 5 day induction
6. Ongoing high quality training
7. Career development opportunities
8. A real chance to make a difference to someone’s life
9. Become part of a ground breaking organisation
10 Become a valued member of our staff
Hear from Louise and those who helped make her dream of moving home, after spending over 15 years in hospital, a reality.
Beyond Limits Family CharterThis video gives an overview of the Beyond Limits Families Charter – how we work with families of people we support. The charter has been developed by staff and families as a platform from which to build great relationships, nurture well-being, help people we support to thrive and ensure each person reaches their full potential.
Life as a Support WorkerThis article was written by a member of staff based on his experience of working as a Support Worker for Beyond Limits.
How good are you at helping others?
If your friends are upset at stupid o clock in the morning, are you the first person they call? If you like helping others and love the thought of making a difference to a complete stranger’s life, then consider a career as a support worker.
What will you be doing?
The role of a support worker is exactly what it says on the tin. You provide support to individuals and their families who need help, both emotionally and practically, so they can live a happy, independent life.
The finer details…
A support worker role involves working with vulnerable people in different ways. You could be helping people who have mental health problems, learning difficulties, disabilities, recovering addicts, young offenders, those struggling with relationships… it could literally be anything.
No day will be the same. Some people may need emotional support to get them through a difficult time, while others will need a more hands-on approach. It’s your job to analyse their needs and help draw up a plan that’s unique to them.
The good points…
Put simply, you’ll make a genuine difference to people’s lives, which is guaranteed to make you feel all happy inside.
Nobody wants to be stuck in a dead-end job doing 9-5 until they retire, after all. Where’s the fun in that?
Working as a support worker gives you the opportunity to progress, from moving up the career ladder to earning more qualifications. If you get enough experience and study hard to earn a vocational qualification or a degree and you could move up to a senior or managerial role.
…and the bad
Your working hours are often split into shifts and on call hours to ensure there is all day support. This can include evenings and weekends, so there’s no time to be a lazy bones.
Is there study involved?
If grades were never your strong point at school, don’t stress, it won’t affect your chances of being a support worker. What matters most in this job is a passion for helping people and some life experience. Any past experience you have working in a health or support role is also good. You’ll need to show you can help people with a variety of issues and requirements, and that you’ll always remain supportive,
OK, I’m interested… But is it really the job for me?
This job involves helping others, not being judgemental about a situation, and providing support to change lives. It can be difficult so you’ll not only need skills but also patience, compassion and understanding. Basically, if you’re self-obsessed and don’t like dealing with people, this is not the job for you.
Ideal for those of you that don’t want to work a 9-5 repetitive job, some of the things you may be expected to do include:
Being a good listener – A good cup of tea and a hug can do wonders, but in this job you have to really listen, and listen well. One of the most important tasks is simply being there, and listening is a huge part of the job.
Doing chores – Sounds like a simple job but doing chores around the house can be a massive help. You could do cooking, cleaning, shopping as well as helping to pay bills.
Helping people live independently – Teaching life skills and helping people live an ordinary life will be one of your main goals as a support worker. From teaching people how to budget money and getting them involved with the community to getting them suitable housing that accommodates their needs, you’ll be there along the way to help with it all.
Family ties – You won’t just be helping vulnerable people, you’ll also be helping the people that can be forgotten; the families. Some may struggle with their relative’s issues, or they may just need a helping hand caring for them. Whatever their need, you’ll need to support them just as much.
How good are you at helping others?
If your friends are upset at stupid o clock in the morning, are you the first person they call? If you like helping others and love the thought of making a difference to a complete stranger’s life, then consider a career as a support worker.
What will you be doing?
The role of a support worker is exactly what it says on the tin. You provide support to individuals and their families who need help, both emotionally and practically, so they can live a happy, independent life.
The finer details…
A support worker role involves working with vulnerable people in different ways. You could be helping people who have mental health problems, learning difficulties, disabilities, recovering addicts, young offenders, those struggling with relationships… it could literally be anything.
No day will be the same. Some people may need emotional support to get them through a difficult time, while others will need a more hands-on approach. It’s your job to analyse their needs and help draw up a plan that’s unique to them.
The good points…
Put simply, you’ll make a genuine difference to people’s lives, which is guaranteed to make you feel all happy inside.
Nobody wants to be stuck in a dead-end job doing 9-5 until they retire, after all. Where’s the fun in that?
Working as a support worker gives you the opportunity to progress, from moving up the career ladder to earning more qualifications. If you get enough experience and study hard to earn a vocational qualification or a degree and you could move up to a senior or managerial role.
…and the bad
Your working hours are often split into shifts and on call hours to ensure there is all day support. This can include evenings and weekends, so there’s no time to be a lazy bones.
Is there study involved?
If grades were never your strong point at school, don’t stress, it won’t affect your chances of being a support worker. What matters most in this job is a passion for helping people and some life experience. Any past experience you have working in a health or support role is also good. You’ll need to show you can help people with a variety of issues and requirements, and that you’ll always remain supportive,
OK, I’m interested… But is it really the job for me?
This job involves helping others, not being judgemental about a situation, and providing support to change lives. It can be difficult so you’ll not only need skills but also patience, compassion and understanding. Basically, if you’re self-obsessed and don’t like dealing with people, this is not the job for you.
Ideal for those of you that don’t want to work a 9-5 repetitive job, some of the things you may be expected to do include:
Being a good listener – A good cup of tea and a hug can do wonders, but in this job you have to really listen, and listen well. One of the most important tasks is simply being there, and listening is a huge part of the job.
Doing chores – Sounds like a simple job but doing chores around the house can be a massive help. You could do cooking, cleaning, shopping as well as helping to pay bills.
Helping people live independently – Teaching life skills and helping people live an ordinary life will be one of your main goals as a support worker. From teaching people how to budget money and getting them involved with the community to getting them suitable housing that accommodates their needs, you’ll be there along the way to help with it all.
Family ties – You won’t just be helping vulnerable people, you’ll also be helping the people that can be forgotten; the families. Some may struggle with their relative’s issues, or they may just need a helping hand caring for them. Whatever their need, you’ll need to support them just as much.
Number of Employees in Beyond Limits
51 to 200
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