Support Worker Female

Dimensions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Support Worker in Newcastle, where you’ll empower individuals to live independently and achieve their personal goals. This role involves providing emotional support and assistance with daily tasks, ensuring a positive impact on the lives of those you support. With flexible shift patterns and a commitment to staff well-being, this is an opportunity to make a real difference in a rewarding environment. Enjoy generous leave, career development opportunities, and additional perks that enhance your work-life balance while contributing to a values-driven mission.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Paid training and career development

Referral bonus

Childcare vouchers

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and shopping

Well-being strategy

Comprehensive staff support

Qualifications

• Experience in providing emotional reassurance and support.
• Ability to assist with daily living tasks and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Empowering independence and supporting personal goals.
• Assisting with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and shopping.

Skills

Emotional Support

Full UK Driving Licence

Care Administration

Domestic Support

Job description

Join Our Team as an Experienced Female Support Worker in Newcastle!

Location:Newcastle, NE5 (Just a 6-minute drive from Kingston Park Stadium)
Pay:£13.54per hour (£60 per Sleep-In Shift)
Positions:Part-Time (Up to 30 hours per week)
Requirements:Previous or transferable experience is essential & Full UK Driving Licence Covering Manual Vehicles

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in someone's life? Join our friendly team in Newcastle and be the difference!

About the Person We Support

We support a sociable lady in her 40s who has a great sense of humour and loves:

• Watching Movies:Enjoys older shows, series, and Disney movies.
• Music:Loves various genres, sings along, and dances.
• Shopping and Arts & Crafts:Enjoys colouring in and being creative.
• Holidays and Seasonal Events:Excited about Christmas, Halloween, and birthdays, though she struggles to wait for these events.
• Family Time:Enjoys spending time with her Mum and Dad.
• Sweets:Has a sweet tooth.

She has autism, and your role will include providing emotional reassurance during moments of distress, with full positive behaviour support training provided.If you’re a positive person with a good sense of humour and a full UK driving licence covering manual vehicles, you’ll be a wonderful match for our team!

What Will You Be Doing?

Empowering Independence:Help her live her life the way she chooses, achieve her goals, and be herself.
Daily Support:Assist with food shopping, bill payments, and domestic tasks like cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Providing Care:Administer medication, offer occasional wheelchair assistance during outings, and prompt around personal care.

Flexible Shift Patterns

Long Day Sleep-In Shifts:9am – 9am the following day
Day Shifts:9am - 6pm
Sleep-Ins:10pm – 8am (Paid to Sleep)

We provide rotas at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work-life balance, which we’re very passionate about!

"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."

Why Choose Dimensions?

Award-Winning Workplace:Recognised 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:Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
Well-Being Focus:Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
Values-Driven:We put 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:Childcare vouchers, Bike to Work scheme, 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.
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!