Support Worker

Dimensions; Frimley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking Support Workers in Frimley to assist individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities. The role offers flexible shift patterns, including early and late shifts, plus sleep-in shifts. Candidates should have a genuine passion for helping others and a UK/EU driving license is desirable. Competitive compensation starts at £12.92 per hour, with comprehensive training and benefits such as annual leave and bonuses.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

£200 bonus for successful referrals

Paid training and funded accredited courses

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals, shopping, and gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being strategy

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to support individuals with learning disabilities.
• A full UK/EU driving license is desirable.
• Must complete full training provided by Dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and personal care.
• Facilitate social outings and activities.
• Perform sleep-in shifts.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Teamwork

Driving skills

Job description

Female Support Worker – Frimley (GU16)

Full-Time, Part-Time & Relief Positions Available

Two gentlemen and three ladies who Dimensions support at their home in Frimley would like some new Support Workers to join the team who enable them to live an independent life.

The people we support who are aged in their 50’s-60’s, and have learning disabilities, are an outgoing group. They would be happy meet Support Workers who would like to get involved in the things they enjoy, such as:

• Helping them to and from day service
• Going to the pub for lunch every Friday
• Shopping trips for clothes and things to decorate their rooms
• Refereeing darts matches (at home)
• Helping out with puzzles and quizzes
• Drawing
• Taking care of the house cat

The people we support want you to know that not all of them use works to communicate but they have other ways of letting you know what they want. If you have not had to communicate in this way before, don’t worry. As Dimensions provide all Support Workers with full training.

The role will be a mixture of early (7.30-15.00) and late (14.30-22.00) shifts and Support Workers will need to do 1 sleep-in shift a week. Dimensions are pleased to offer a pay rate of £12.92 per hour for this role (sleep in shifts are paid at an allowance of £50 per sleep in).

As the people we support have access to a vehicle it would be desirable if Support Workers hold a full UK/EU driving license.

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

Support Workers may also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and assist the people we support with their personal care.

Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:

• We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
• If you refer a friend to us and if they’re successfully employed, you’ll receive a £200 bonus
• We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
• Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership and mobile phone tariffs
• We’re a values-driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
• We care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
• Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the Great Places to Work programme in 201-2024

Other important information:

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred 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
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 if you require adjustments
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications