Support Worker

Dimensions; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Support Worker in Hartlepool, providing essential support to a young male with complex needs. The role involves personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation, ensuring a fulfilling life for the resident. With flexible shifts and a focus on well-being, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Career Development

Well-Being Focus

Referral Bonus

Bike to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with a full manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and medication administration.
• Meal preparation and supporting dietary needs.
• Helping residents with communication needs.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Tech-Savvy

Communication

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Hartlepool!

Location:Hartlepool, TS25 (Just a 6min drive from Seaton Carew Train Station)
Pay Rate:£13.54ph
Hours:16 hours per week
Requirements:Must be a driver with a full manual UK driving licence

Are you enthusiastic, tech-savvy, and passionate about making a difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team in Hartlepool!

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You will be supporting one young male in their own home. They have complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and can engage in behaviours of distress.

They are passionate about:

• Gaming:Love playing PlayStation games, GTA specifically.
• Trains and Fancy Cars:Enthusiasts of trains and fancy cars.
• Newcastle United Football Team:Big fan of the Toon!
• Outdoor Activities:Enjoy going out in the car, monster trucks, motorbikes, and trains, loves to beat his step count so we need to be able to keep up.

What Will You Be Doing?

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

• Personal Care:Providing hand-over-hand support and prompting for personal care tasks.
• Medication Administration:Ensuring residents receive their medication as prescribed.
• Meal Preparation:Preparing meals and supporting residents with their dietary needs, including supervision for dysphagia.
• Daily Living:Helping residents live their lives the way they choose to.
• Communication:Supporting residents with varied communication needs, including verbal communication, Makaton, and other methods.

Shift Patterns:

Long Day Sleep-In Shifts: 9am – 9am the following day (Weekdays & Weekends - Includes Sleep-In Shift)
Short Day Sleep-In Shifts: 3pm – 9am the following day (Weekdays & Weekdays, term time - Includes Sleep-In Shift)
Sleep-In Shift: 11pm-7am (£50 per shift)
On call / Stand by: 24 hour period (£25 per shift responsibility)
Flexibility to work a combination of shifts during the week and at weekends is required.
Rotas are provided 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work life balance.

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace:Recognized 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:Access paid training and opportunities to further your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus:Benefit from our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven:Join a team that puts 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:Enjoy the Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Additional Information:

• Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.
• An enhanced DBS disclosure is required (cost covered by Dimensions).
• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process. Contact our Resourcing Consultant Team at 0300 303 9150 if needed.
• BSL-translated videos are available for all recruitment communications.

Ready to Join a Fantastic Team?

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