Female Support Worker - Waking Nights

Dimensions; Aldershot; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a Female Support Worker for full-time waking night shifts in Aldershot. In this role, you will provide personalized support to individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism, ensuring their safety and well-being during the night. The position offers excellent training, career progression, and various rewards including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

30 days annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Discounts on shopping

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Awards

Health and dental cover scheme

Death in service payment

Bike to work scheme

Salary advance scheme

£500 recommend a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism is preferred.
• Ability to maintain open communication with individuals and families.
• Understanding of safety and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support tailored to individual needs.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment throughout the night.
• Assist with personal care and medication management.

Skills

Companionship

Personal Care

Communication

Safety Awareness

Job description

Job Opportunity: Female Support Worker (Full-time) Waking Nights

Location: Aldershot

Shift Pattern: 9:45pm - 7:45am
Salary: £12.76 per hour

Join our innovative team in Aldershot where you can lead by example, benefit from excellent training programs, strong career progression, and deliver outstanding support through the unique ‘Activate’ model. This approach is proven to make a measurable difference in the lives of the people we support and in your professional satisfaction.

You will be supporting 4 people based in Aldershot, with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and complex needs.

About the Role:

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the people we support. You'll provide personalised support, offer companionship, and be there to assist with any needs that arise during the night.

Responsibilities:

• 1:1 Support: Provide attentive support tailored to their unique needs.
• Safety and Security: Ensure a safe and secure environment throughout the night.
• Communication: Maintain open communication with the person we support and their family, providing updates as needed.
• Assistance: Support with tasks such as personal care, medication management, and other needs.

Family and friends are very important to them and play a big part in their lives, so we also require support with maintaining those relationships.

For further information, please contact Alison at 07770968678 or click apply to complete a short application.

Your Rewards:

• 30 days annual leave entitlement, pro-rata, including bank holidays, rising to a maximum of 35 days.
• Pension scheme, including a money purchase scheme with both employee and employer contributions.
• Discounts and cashback on high street and online shopping through Rewarding Dimensions.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 helpline for advice and support, also available to partners and immediate family.
• Recognition and financial bonus every five years through our Long Service Awards.
• Opportunity to purchase Simply Health, a discounted health and dental cover scheme.
• Death in service payment for a nominated beneficiary under Life Assurance.
• Bike to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• £500 recommend a friend scheme.
• 50% contribution to the cost of learning to drive, subject to operational and staffing criteria.
• Salary advance scheme, allowing access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday.

Apply Now:

• An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role; the cost will be covered by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
• As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
• We can offer support to complete your application; please contact the Resourcing Team at 03003039150.
• Dimensions is proud to be a member of the Great Places To Work programme for 2019, 2020, and 2021.