Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit support organization is seeking a full-time Support Worker in Stanwell. The role involves empowering adults with learning disabilities and assisting with daily living activities. Ideal candidates should be organised team players, available for shifts between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm, and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This role offers a pay rate of £12.65 per hour.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

£500 referral bonus

Paid training and opportunities for career progression

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and services

Comprehensive well-being strategy

Qualifications

• Organised team players who can work with others to support the people in their care.
• Full-time availability with shifts between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required (cost borne by Dimensions).

Responsibilities

• Support 4 people in their own home and assist with daily living activities as required.
• Carry out and support activities including shopping trips, leisure activities, and meals.
• Assist with meal planning and cooking, and support with personal care.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Do you want a role where you make a meaningful difference to the lives of people in your community? Then join Dimensions as a Support Worker in Stanwell. Dimensions are a leading not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism. Support Workers in Stanwell will work with 4 people who live in their own home. You will empower the independence of the people we support by enabling them to live the life that they choose.

The people we support would like to meet a full-time Support Worker. Shifts patterns are between the hours of 7.00 am – 10.00 pm (no night support required). Dimensions can offer a pay rate of £12.65 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Support 4 people in their own home and assist with daily living activities as required.
• Carry out and support activities including shopping trips, leisure activities (cinema, bowling), meals out (pub lunches, Nando’s, Macy D’s), watching wrestling (TV or at local events), theatre visits, and setting up karaoke evenings at home.
• Assist with healthy balanced meal planning and cooking, and support with personal care and maintaining health and wellbeing.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Organised team players who can work with others to support the people in their care.
• Full-time availability with shifts between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required (cost borne by Dimensions).

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave pro rata with option to buy/sell leave.
• £500 referral bonus for successfully employed referrals.
• Paid training and opportunities to progress through funded accredited courses.
• Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership, and mobile phone tariffs.
• Values-driven organisation focusing on people with learning disabilities and their families.
• Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Recognition by the Great Places to Work programme (2019-2025).

Other important information

• Applications are reviewed on receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• An enhanced DBS disclosure is required; cost to be borne 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.
• We can offer support to complete your application as part of our commitment to reasonable adjustments; contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150 if you require adjustments.
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for recruitment communications.