Support Worker

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

Job summary

Join Dimensions as a Support Worker in Wakefield, where you will provide essential support to a vibrant individual with complex needs. This part-time role involves personal care, companionship, and engaging in social activities, making a significant impact on his life. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, patient, and able to work independently while fostering a light-hearted environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to work alone and manage behaviours of distress.
• Outgoing, social, and enjoys light-hearted interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and ensure safety.
• Provide companionship and engage in social activities.
• Support in managing behaviours of distress.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Patience

Independence

Job description

Support Workers

Part Time – 2 x 14hrs a week, days including sleep in

Pay: £13.54ph

Location: Wakefield, WF3

FULL UK Driving License Required

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference to the lives of people in your local area? Then join Dimensions in Wakefield as a Support Worker and become part of a team that makes a positive impact in someone’s life!

The role involves supporting a vibrant 34-year-old gentleman. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate support worker to join him on his life's journey.

He is seeking a Support Worker who is happy to work 14 hours per week plus sleep-ins. Shifts run from 08:00 to 22:00, and we require all Support Workers to be able to work alternate weekends.

He has a great sense of humour, is social, outgoing, and loves to communicate. He enjoys light-hearted conversations and often uses his soft toys to express himself and communicate. While enjoying his independence, he requires 24-hour, 1:1 support for personal care and safety.

He has diagnoses of Hirschsprung’s disease, Fragile X Syndrome, and Epilepsy. He may exhibit behaviours of distress, including physical aggression, but he is responding well to support.

We are looking for a support worker who is:

• Outgoing and social
• Excellent communicator with a love for light-hearted, playful conversation
• Independent in making choices
• Enjoys using soft toys as a communication tool and coping strategy

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with personal care
• Ensure safety for him and others
• Provide companionship and engage in social activities
• Support in managing behaviours of distress

Requirements:

• Ability to work alone
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs
• Patient, compassionate, and positive attitude
• Willingness to engage in humorous and light-hearted interactions

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a funny and engaging individual and make a significant impact on his life.

Dimensions is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit organisations supporting people with learning difficulties, autism, behaviours of distress, and complex needs. We are driven by our values, with people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity—apply today.

Dimensions is proud to be one of the few social care organisations accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024, for the 6th year in a row!

Applications will be shortlisted upon receipt, and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the attached job description.

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An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, with the cost covered by Dimensions. We welcome applications from everyone eligible 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. Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognize our commitment to employing, retaining, training, and developing disabled employees.

We offer support to complete your application as part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments. Please contact the Resourcing Team at 03003039150. We also have BSL-translated videos for all our recruitment communications.