Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Mytchett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in Mytchett is seeking Support Workers to empower individuals with learning disabilities. The role offers a pay rate of £12.92 per hour and provides full training. Benefits include annual leave, a referral bonus, and discounts for various services. Ideal candidates should hold a full driving license and be compassionate towards those they support. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Referral bonus of £500

Paid training and career development

Discounts on meals, shopping, and gym membership

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK/EU/Designated Countries driving license for cars.
• Compassionate and understanding towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals with learning disabilities to lead independent lives.
• Support individuals with daily activities and enable them to explore interests.
• Complete training provided by Dimensions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Supporting 5 people aged in their 40's-70's, who have learning disabilities, Support Workers will empower their independence by ensuring they live the life they want to and expanding their horizons. Things the people we support enjoy doing include

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? Would you like to make a meaningful difference to someone living in their own home? If so, then join Dimensions as a Support Worker in Mytchett.

The people we support needs support are happy to meet full or part-time Support Workers (shifts run 07.00-15.00 and 14.30-22.00. We also need Support Workers to be able to undertake 1 sleep in shift per week). We can offer a pay rate of £12.92 per hour (sleep in shifts are paid at an allowance of £50 per shift).

As the people we support have access to vehicles, it is essential that all Support Workers hold a full UK/EU/Designated Countries driving license for cars.

Dimensions provide Support Workers with full training.

Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:

• 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 £500 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 every year since 2019

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
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010