Support Worker Male

Dimensions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a Male Support Worker in Newcastle to provide essential support to a gentleman in his late 30s. The role includes personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities. Candidates should have relevant experience and a full UK driving licence. The position offers flexible shifts and a range of benefits, including paid training and annual leave.

Benefits

30 days of pro-rata annual leave

£200 referral bonus

Paid training

Funded career development courses

Childcare vouchers

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on various services and memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic settings, autism, mental health, and learning disabilities required.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve personal goals and preferences.
• Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and emotional reassurance.

Skills

Patience

Confidence

Sense of humour

Initiative

Job description

Male Support Worker (Experience Required)

£13.54 per hour (£60 per sleep shift)

Part-time - 32 hours a week

Location: Newcastle, NE5 (6 min drive from Kingston Park Stadium)

Essential: Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Are you wanting to make a difference in someone's life? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Who will I be supporting?

You will be supporting a gentleman in his late 30s who is looking for strong, patient, confident support workers with good initiative, a good sense of humour, and the ability to remain calm and supportive during challenging behaviours.

He is a very polite gentleman who enjoys outings in his car, going for walks, cooking (especially Bangladeshi and Jewish cuisines), and watching movies.

We seek experienced support workers with backgrounds in forensic settings, autism, mental health, and learning disabilities.

What will I be doing?

You will support individuals to live their lives according to their preferences and achieve personal goals. Responsibilities include personal care, manual handling, medication administration, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Providing emotional reassurance during behaviours of distress is essential; full positive behaviour support training will be provided, but prior experience is required.

Shift Patterns:

Available shifts include Long Days, Sleep-In Shifts, and Shorter Day Shifts, working flexibly on weekdays and weekends. Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to promote work-life balance.

Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010, referring to the sex legally assigned at birth.

Why choose Dimensions?

We are proud to be one of the few social care organisations accredited by the Great Places To Work programme for 2024, for six consecutive years!
We are a values-driven organisation committed to putting people with learning disabilities and their families at the centre of our work.
We care about our colleagues and offer a comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
Benefits include 30 days of pro-rata annual leave (with buy/sell options), a £200 referral bonus, paid training, funded career development courses, childcare vouchers, Bike to Work scheme, and discounts on various services and memberships.

Other important information:

Applications are reviewed upon receipt, and interviews will continue until the positions are filled.
An enhanced DBS check is required, with costs covered by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from all eligible to work in the UK and value diversity.
As disability confident leaders, we guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria.
Support for completing applications is available; contact the Resourcing Team at 0300 303 9150.
British Sign Language translated videos are available for recruitment communications.