Support Worker

Dimensions; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking Support Workers in Bournemouth to assist an elderly gentleman with daily tasks in his home. This part-time role offers 27.5 hours a week, providing full training and various benefits, including 30 days annual leave and a £200 referral bonus.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

£200 bonus for referrals

Paid training with career development options

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals, shopping, and gym membership

Comprehensive well-being strategy

Recognition by Great Places to Work programme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and support meal preparation.
• Accompany to the park for outdoor enjoyment.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of his home.

Job description

Support Worker - Bournemouth
Part-Time (27.5 Hours per week)
£12.85per hour

Dimensions are seeking Support Workers to enable the independence of an older gentleman we support in his home in the Slades Farm area of Bournemouth by assisting him in his day-to-day life.

Dimensions provide full training to all Support Workers, so no previous experience is needed.

The gentleman we support is in his 80’s and has a learning disability. He would like to meet a part-time (27.5 hours per week)Support Workers. This gentleman is fragile, he would like to meet staff who are happy to

• Accompany him to the park so he can enjoy the outdoors
• Assist him with his personal care
• Support him with meal preparation and eating
• Support him to maintain the cleanliness of his home

This gentleman would like you to know he is a smoker and smokes in his conservatory. He would also like you to know that he uses a wheelchair to mobilize when he is out of the house.

Shifts for this role are 07.00-14.30/11.30-22.00 with the option of working long days. Support Workers work on a two-week rolling rota, to be discussed in full detail at point of interview. Dimensions is pleased to offer a pay rate of £12.85per hour for this position.

Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:

• We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
• If you refer a friend to us and if they’re successfully employed, you’ll receive a £200 bonus
• We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
• Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership and mobile phone tariffs
• We’re a values-driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
• We care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
• Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the Great Places to Work programme in 2019-2025

Other important information:

Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions
• We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce
• As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 if you require adjustments
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications