Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime

Flexible shifts

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Salary advance scheme

High street discounts

Life assurance

Company pension

Training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Disability confident interview

BSL recruitment videos

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Ipswich to assist three gentlemen with learning disabilities and autism, helping them access community activities and express themselves. You will provide 1:1 swimming support and create meal plans that respect individual preferences and dietary needs.

Full training is provided. You will work flexible shifts, including weekends and possible sleep-ins, with opportunities for progression and a strong emphasis on dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving licence and be comfortable driving an automatic vehicle.
• Must be confident getting into swimming pools for 1:1 support.
• Full training provided; no prior experience required.
• Ability to cook and adapt meals to dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Support three gentlemen in Ipswich with daily living and community access.
• Provide 1:1 swimming support as swimming is essential.
• Assist with personal care while maintaining dignity and choice.
• Support with medication administration and meal preparation.
• Assist with household tasks and daily routines.
• Engage in activities and transport to social outings as needed.
• Be flexible with shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins when required.

Skills

Driving licence

Water confidence

Cooking skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Flexibility

Team player

Communication

Job description

In Ipswich, you'll be supporting three gentlemen in their 30s who communicate visually through body language, facial expressions, symbols, and pictures. Each person has their own personality, interests, and support needs, and you'll take the time to understand how they communicate, make choices, and express themselves. The gentlemen lead active and sociable lives and they like their week to include bowling, football, cinema trips, swimming, and local discos. A key part of this role is supporting people to access the things that are important to them, build confidence, and maintain connections within their community. Swimming is an essential part of this role. You must be confident and comfortable in the water, as you will be required to get into the swimming pool to provide 1:1 support. This is a non-negotiable requirement and a vital aspect of supporting one of the gentlemen to participate in an hobbie that is important to him. You'll promote independence while providing full support with personal care, always maintaining dignity, respect, and choice. You'll also support with medication administration, meal preparation, household tasks, and daily routines. We are looking for someone who is confident in the kitchen and enjoys cooking. You'll be preparing a wide variety of meals based on individual preferences and dietary requirements. The ability to cook independently and adapt meals to suit different needs is essential.

A full UK driving licence is required, and you must be comfortable driving an automatic vehicle. While not essential, it would be advantageous if you have access to your own car, as only one of the people we support has their own vehicle available. Shifts include: 7am-10pm, 7am-2:30pm, and 2:30pm-10pm, across Monday-Sunday. You'll work every other weekend and complete at least one sleep-in shift per week, which may be at this home or another nearby home depending on operational needs. Flexibility is important, as you may occasionally be asked to support at other Dimensions homes within the Ipswich area when required. About you There's no single type of Support Worker at Dimensions. Our teams include school leavers, people changing careers, experienced support workers and those returning to work or looking to give back to their community. What matters is your values and a genuine desire to help someone live a full and meaningful life. Full training is provided, so you don't need previous experience to succeed in this role.

At Dimensions, we believe in supporting people to live the life they choose. Guided by our values of Ambition, Respect, Courage, Integrity, and Partnership, we work alongside people with learning disabilities and autistic people to enable independence, inclusion, and opportunity. As one of the UK's leading not-for-profit providers of personalised support, we're committed to doing what's right and empowering our colleagues to make a lasting difference every day.

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us, 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
• 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. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.