Male Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Nottingham; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading workplace in Nottingham as a Male Support Worker, providing essential support to an individual with autism. You will be involved in daily activities including meal preparation, medication management, and community support while enjoying a flexible work schedule. With excellent benefits such as a referral bonus, generous leave, and career development opportunities, this role is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Referral bonus of £200

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with autism.
• Comfortable in providing emotional support.
• Capable of managing tasks and time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Encouragement and support in daily activities.
• Meal preparation and dietary support.
• Medication administration as prescribed.
• Assistance with household tasks and errands.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Resilience

Organisational Skills

Cooking

Job description

Join Our Team as a Male Support Worker in Nottingham!

Location: Nottingham, NG5 (Just a 7 min drive from Woodthorpe Hospital)
Pay Rate: £13.54 Per Hour (£50 Per Sleep In Shift)
Hours: Part-Time, 16 hours per week (Includes Sleep-In Shift)
Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence (Auto Friendly)

Are you enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about making a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for a Male Support Worker to join our team in Nottingham!

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You will be supporting a wonderful individual in his 30s with autism. He enjoys a variety of activities and has a keen interest in cooking from scratch, snooker, eating out, and social media. He loves visiting the city centre, going to the cinema, and watching home movies. His family is very involved in his care.

What Will You Be Doing?

Each day will be different, but you will be supporting with:

• Encouragement: Providing support and encouragement in daily activities.
• Community Support: Offering 1:1 support when out in the community.
• Meal Preparation: Preparing meals and supporting with dietary needs.
• Medication Administration: Ensuring he receives his medication as prescribed.
• Household Tasks: Assisting with housework, shopping, cooking, budgeting, and attending hospital/GP appointments.
• Emotional Support: Providing reassurance and managing behaviours positively.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, upbeat, compassionate, and kind. You should be:

• Experienced with Autism: Comfortable working with individuals with autism.
• Strong Communicator: Able to provide clear and confident communication.
• Positive and Resilient: Capable of seeing the positives and coping in a dynamic environment.
• Organised and Time-Managed: Efficient in managing tasks and time.
• Friendly and Outgoing: Enjoys engaging in various activities and outings.
• Keen in the Kitchen: Enjoys cooking and helping with meal preparation.
• Honest and Open: Able to build positive relationships with internal and external professionals.

Shift Patterns:

Flexible Across the Week:

• 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
• Sleep-Ins: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

• Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. . In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!

Salary / Benefits:£13.54 Per Hour