Relief Support Worker

Dimensions; Fareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS disclosure

Right to work in UK

Driving licence

Disability Confident Leaders interview

Reasonable adjustments

BSL recruitment videos

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking Relief (Bank) Support Workers for a Wallington-based role to support a gentleman in his 60s with learning disabilities and a forensic history. You will provide 1:1 assistance, help him enjoy community activities, and support daily living tasks in a sensitive, person-centred manner.

The role involves flexible 24-hour shifts with day/evening coverage and mandatory training. DBS check required; driving licence may be needed for some duties.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring attitude toward people with learning disabilities.
• Patience and a positive attitude when supporting someone to learn new skills.
• Willingness to learn and embrace specialist training.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a gentleman in his 60s with learning disabilities and a forensic history.
• Support inclusion in the local community and help with daily living activities.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and maintaining his home.
• Attend health and medical appointments and follow person-centred support plans.

Job description

About Dimensions

Dimensions is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit organisations, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live independent lives. Our Specialist Forensic Services help people move forward from secure or restrictive environments, building the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to thrive in their communities. At Dimensions, we believe in supporting people to achieve their goals, learn new skills and live the life they choose, with person-centred support at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

• Relief (Bank) Support Worker
• Wallington, Sutton (South London/Surrey)
• £14.15 per hour

We’re currently looking for resilient and values-driven Relief Support Workers to join our specialist forensic support team in Wallington. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a gentleman in his 60s who has learning disabilities and a forensic history. You will provide 1:1 support to a gentleman who enjoys being active, spending time in the community and exploring London. While he is fairly independent in some aspects of daily life, he requires consistent, positive support to build confidence, develop skills and achieve his goals.

Support may include:

• Supporting him to be part of and present in their local community.
• Encouraging independence and helping him learn new skills.
• Supporting with cooking, cleaning and maintaining his home.
• Attending health and medical appointments.
• Following person-centred support plans and risk management strategies.
• Working collaboratively with the wider support team to put plans into action.

Shift Patterns- This home provides 24-hour support, including 9:00am - 11:00pm, sleep-in with morning support the following day 7:00am - 9:00am. Relief colleagues provide flexible cover across the home and may occasionally work in other specialist services, including opportunities within our Enfield float team.

Due to the specialist nature of this home, successful applicants must be able to commit to mandatory training, including 3 consecutive weekday forensic induction days, Support Worker induction training, service-specific training and shadow shifts and the completion of workbooks and competency assessments. Please note that training is delivered during weekdays rather than weekends. Ample notice will be provided to support attendance.

About you

We’re interested in people who:

• Share Dimensions’ values of ambition, courage, integrity, partnership and respect.
• Are compassionate and caring towards people with learning disabilities.
• Believe in helping people do things for themselves rather than doing everything for them.
• Have patience and a positive attitude when supporting someone to learn new skills.
• Are confident following support plans and encouraging independence.
• Are reliable, flexible and committed to providing high-quality support.
• Are willing to learn and embrace specialist training.

Previous experience as a Support Worker is beneficial but not essential. Full training will be provided.

Your rewards

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

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Use of AI in the recruitment process

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities. If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.