Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Stafford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization is seeking Support Workers in Stafford to assist individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This role focuses on empowering independence and providing daily support. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and a positive, organized attitude. Offering £12.31 per hour, with sleep-in shifts available, this position supports a healthy work-life balance alongside comprehensive benefits including training opportunities and leave options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus

Bike to work scheme

Discounts on meals and entertainment

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence & Own Vehicle required.
• Passionate about making a real difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Support active individuals in achieving their goals.
• Assist with daily living tasks including personal care and meal preparation.
• Administer medication and maintain daily routines.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Bubbly attitude

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Stafford!

Pay: £12.31 per hour (£50 per Sleep-In Shift)
Position: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Stafford, ST16 (Just a 5 min drive from County Hospital, Stafford)
Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence & Own Vehicle

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Who Will I Be Supporting?

You will be supporting three active gents in their 30s with learning disabilities and autism, including one who does not use words to communicate. They live together in a shared home and maintain close relationships with their families, who often visit on weekends. These individuals have vibrant interests:

• Active Lifestyles: Gym sessions, swimming, bowling, day trips, and countryside walks.
• Musical Hobbies: Drum and guitar lessons, with a drum kit available in the house.
• Social Activities: Enjoying outings in town, nature walks, and various day trips.

We’re looking for support workers who are calm, organized, punctual, and have a bubbly, positive attitude.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Empowering Independence: Support them in living their lives how they choose and achieving their goals.
• Daily Living Support: Assist with personal care, meal preparation, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Consistent Care: Administer medication, maintain routines, and learn their preferred communication methods.

Shift Patterns

• Day Shifts: 7:30am - 3pm
• Day Shifts: 3pm – 10:30pm
• Long Day Shifts: 7:30am - 10:30pm
• Sleep-In Shifts: 10:30pm – 7:30am (Paid To Sleep)

1-2 sleep-in shifts are required per week. Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized 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: Access paid training and opportunities to further your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Benefit from our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: Join a team that puts 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: Enjoy the Bike to Work scheme and 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. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• 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!

Salary / Benefits:£12.31 Per Hour £50 per sleep in