Relief Support Worker

Dimensions; East Midlands, Heanor, Leicester, Derby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Relief Support Worker, where you can choose your hours and make a real difference in the lives of individuals with profound learning disabilities. This role offers flexible shifts, allowing you to support individuals in various activities, from personal care to community outings. With a focus on well-being, career development, and a values-driven approach, you will be part of an award-winning workplace that prioritizes the needs of those you support. If you are compassionate, patient, and ready to engage in meaningful work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Paid training

Referral bonus

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
• Strong communication skills for non-verbal individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and community support.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication administration.
• Offer emotional support and manage behaviors positively.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Patience

Organizational Skills

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Relief Support Worker – Flexible Hours with Potential for Permanent Opportunities

Location:Derby / Heanor, DE75 (Just a 10-minute drive from Ripley Hospital)
Pay Rate:£12.21per hour +12.07% hourly bonus (paid instead of accrued annual leave)
Position:Relief / Bank
Requirements:Full UK Driving Licence

Are you looking for aflexible rolewhere you canchoose your hourswhile making a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Support Worker to join our team in Derbyshire!

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You will be supporting three wonderful individuals (two young gentlemen and one lady in her 40s-50s) with profound and multiple learning disabilities. They enjoy a variety of activities and have a keen interest in meeting with family and friends, engaging in hobbies, day trips, visiting local pubs, walking, shopping, meals out, football, cricket, and leading a healthy lifestyle. Their families are very involved in their care.

What Will You Be Doing?

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

• Personal Care:Providing assistance with all aspects of personal care.
• Community Support:Offering shared support and 1:1 support when out in the community.
• Mobility Assistance:Supporting individuals who use wheelchairs and hoists.
• Meal Preparation:Preparing meals and supporting with dietary needs.
• Medication Administration:Ensuring residents receive their medication as prescribed.
• Household Tasks:Assisting with housework, shopping, cooking, budgeting, and attending health 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 Disabilities:Comfortable working with individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
• Strong Communicator:Able to provide clear and confident communication, especially as the individuals do not use words to speak.
• Patient and Caring:Capable of advocating for the individuals and promoting healthy living.
• Friendly and Approachable:Enjoys engaging in various activities and outings.
• Good Sense of Humor:Able to bring joy and positivity to the environment.
• Organised and Time-Managed:Efficient in managing tasks and time.

Shift Patterns:

Flexible Across the Week:

• 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sleep-Ins: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Waking Nights: 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!