Support Worker

Dimensions; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in North Norfolk is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist three gentlemen with learning disabilities in their home. This role involves 1:1 support, meal preparation, personal care assistance, and medication management. A full UK driving license is essential as you'll be working in the community. The position offers opportunities for training and career development along with benefits like generous leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required (manual or automatic).
• No specific experience required.
• Ability to promote independence in individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support at home and in the community.
• Assist with meal preparation and household tasks.
• Support with medication administration under supervision.
• Drive as required for community activities.
• Work within a flexible team environment.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliable

Values-driven

Job description

Overview

Support Worker - Potter Heigham

Part time - 25-30 hours per week. Full UK driving licence essential. £12.64 per hour. Shifts start times can vary between 8am-10am, with a late shift 2:30pm-10pm and a long day 8am-8pm.

Role summary

We're looking for a Support Worker to join our team in Potter Heigham, supporting three gentlemen with learning disabilities in their own home. They are aged between 40 and 60 and lead full, active lives, including activities such as walking in the woods, playing snooker, swimming, and shopping. One gentleman goes out daily, so an outdoor, community-focused role may be a good fit.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support at home and out in the community.
• Support with meal preparation and encourage the gentlemen to get involved in cooking and household tasks.
• Assist with some personal care and routine prompting, supporting independence.
• Support with medication, including insulin administration, under training and supervision.
• Work as part of a small, friendly team with shifts that include early, late, and long-day patterns, weekends, and sleep-ins. Rotas are built around the gentlemens routines; flexibility is key.
• Drive as required (cars may be manual or automatic).

Requirements / Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required (manual or automatic).
• Caring, reliable, and values-driven attitude; no specific experience required.
• Ability to work in a role that supports individuals with learning disabilities and promotes independence.

Benefits and what we offer

We offer a thorough induction, ongoing training, and specialist learning opportunities including diabetes care and medication support. Youll be part of an organisation that values staff development with real opportunities to grow your career. Benefits also include generous annual leave, pension contributions, wellbeing support, employee discounts, and recognition schemes.

Application and equal opportunity

If this sounds like your kind of role, apply today and start your journey with us. Apply now.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.

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