Support Worker

Dimensions; North East, Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Dimensions as a Support Worker in Newcastle, making a positive impact in the life of a young gentleman with a learning disability and autism. You'll provide essential support, assist with daily tasks, and empower him to live independently while enjoying a rewarding career in a values-driven organization.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Paid training and career development

Childcare vouchers

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals, shopping, and entertainment

Referral bonus of £200

Qualifications

• Previous or transferable experience in a support role is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence covering manual vehicles required.

Responsibilities

• Empowering independence and assisting with daily tasks.
• Providing emotional support and personal care.
• Administering medication and assisting during outings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Sense of Humor

Job description

Join Our Team as an Experienced Support Worker in Newcastle!

Location:Newcastle, NE5 (Just a 6-minute drive from Kingston Park Stadium)
Pay: £13.54ph
Positions:Part-Time (Up to 30 hours per week)
Requirements:Previous or transferable experience is essential &Full UK Driving Licence Covering Manual Vehicles

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in someone's life? Join our friendly team in Newcastle and be the difference!

About the People We Support

We support a sociable young gentleman in his 30s who has a great sense of humour and loves:

• Swimming and bowling
• Going to the cinema and dining out
• Slapstick humor and playing with plastic guns
• Spending time with family, especially his Mum and Dad

He has a learning disability and autism. Your role will include providing emotional reassurance during moments of distress, with full positive behaviour support training provided.

If you’re a positive person with a good sense of humour and aFull UK Driving Licence Covering Manual Vehicles,you’ll be a wonderful match for our team!

What Will You Be Doing?

Empowering Independence:Help him live his life the way he chooses, achieve his goals, and be himself.
Daily Support:Assist with food shopping, bill payments, and domestic tasks like cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Providing Care:Administer medication, offer occasional wheelchair assistance during outings, and provide varying degrees of personal care.

Shift Patterns

Long Day Sleep-In Shifts:9am – 9am the following day
Day Shifts:9am - 6pm
Sleep-Ins:10pm – 8am (Paid to Sleep)

We provide rotas at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work-life balance, which we’re very passionate about!

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled

Why Choose Dimensions?

Award-Winning Workplace:Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute six years in a row.
Generous Leave:30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
Career Development:Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
Well-Being Focus:Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
Values-Driven:We put 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:Childcare vouchers, Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

Immediate Reviews:Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
Equality Commitment:Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned.
DBS Disclosure:An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
Inclusive Workforce:We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
Disability Confident:We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
BSL Support:British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!