HJ TEST JOB 11/08

Dimensions; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Middlesbrough is seeking Support Workers to assist individuals in daily tasks, including personal care and accessing activities. The role requires teamwork and strong communication skills. This organization is committed to fostering diversity and supporting the development of the individuals they serve. The position offers a flexible rota and requires an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal and intimate care.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with shopping, meal preparation, and personal care.
• Help manage personal finances and support travel arrangements.
• Maintain written records using IT systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Personal care

IT literacy

Job description

Start your day knowing you’ll make a difference - join our team of Support Workers in __________ and create more opportunities for the people we support.

[Include a brief of the service and people living within it. Example: We support two men and two women in Totton who enjoy various activities. Two are wheelchair users and require support all the time due to health needs. There is a separate bedroom for staff who stay overnight. You will work as part of a team on a flexible rota. The location is accessible by public transport and has parking for night staff.]

Our approach, `Activate’, emphasizes empowering the people we support by setting personalized and challenging goals with them, their families, and staff. It involves teaching new skills and enabling new experiences, which research shows leads to measurable improvements in quality of life. This model increases active support and meaningful activities, reduces distress behaviors, and boosts staff satisfaction. Over 60% of staff report improved work life with `Activate’.

Your responsibilities as a Support Worker:

• Assist individuals with shopping, including clothes and food, and meal preparation.
• Help with housework such as cleaning and laundry.
• Support individuals in accessing education, employment, and leisure activities, encouraging participation.
• Assist with managing personal finances.
• Support travel arrangements and holidays.
• Provide personal and intimate care, including toileting, feeding, and dressing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external parties, maintaining trust through honesty and openness.
• Maintain written records and use IT systems for support plans, financial info, and health and safety documentation.

Dimensions is proud to be one of the few social care organizations accredited by the Great Places To Work programme.

Your rewards:

A full list of rewards can be found in the attached job description.

Apply now:

• An enhanced DBS check is required; costs are covered by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from all eligible to work in the UK and value diversity.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria.
• Support available to help complete your application; contact the Resourcing Team at 03003039150.
• We offer British Sign Language translated videos for all recruitment communications.