Support Worker

Dimensions; Kinson; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care support organization based in Kinson is seeking a Support Worker to assist an active gentleman in his 40s with profound learning disabilities. The role involves personal care, engagement in various activities, and maintaining communication with family members. No experience necessary, as training will be provided. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Ability to support personal care and daily activities.
• Experience or willingness to learn about sensory stimulation.
• Effective communication skills, especially with non-verbal individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support a gentleman with profound learning disabilities.
• Assist in personal care, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean environment.
• Engage in outdoor activities and provide sensory stimulation.

Skills

Sensory stimulation

Personal care assistance

Communication

Engagement in activities

Job description

Overview

Support Worker - Bournemouth - BH10 (Kinson)

Whether you have experience or not, we will help support you to reach your full potential by providing you with all the necessary training, guidance and support you need to complete your care certificate and further qualifications.

When will I be working?

Every Sunday: 7am - 10pm or 7am - 8.30pm

What will I be doing?

Supporting a Gentleman in his 40s who is very sociable, active and enjoys going out many times through the day, including trampolining, swimming (2:1) and going for a Toby Carvery. He enjoys walks in his wheelchair and outings in his car - so you must be prepared enjoy going out in all weathers! He likes lots of sensory stimulation when at home so enjoys listening to nursery rhymes and playing with sensory toys.

He has epilepsy (has not had a seizure in a long time) and profound learning disabilities. He is partially sighted, so needs support with all aspects of his life such as personal care, preparing meals, doing activities and that his home is kept clean and tidy, which will be an essential task.

Due to being unable to communicate verbally and needing lots of sensory stimulation, he can express self-injurious behaviour when bored or being unable to go out when he would like to.

He has a lot of family who are involved and it is important for him that staff keep his family updated regularly with how he is.

Application & Diversity

• Apply now
• Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts 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 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.