Support Worker Waking Night

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

Job summary

An organization providing support services is seeking Waking Night Support Workers in Weymouth. The role involves assisting a gentleman with autism during the night, creating a calming atmosphere and managing household tasks. This position offers £14.67 per hour with flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid training and bonuses for referrals.

Benefits

£14.67 per hour

30 days annual leave pro rata

£200 bonus for referrals

Paid training and development opportunities

Bike to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in support work or a related field is preferred.
• Understanding of autism and its challenges.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Encourage the gentleman to get ready for bed.
• Provide reassurance if he is unable to sleep.
• Undertake household tasks when the gentleman is asleep.

Skills

Calm and reassuring demeanor

Ability to support with sleep patterns

Household task management

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a new night-time position? Are you a calm, reassuring person who wants to make a difference to somebody's life? Dimensions is seeking Waking Night Support Workers in Weymouth, who will enable the independence of a gentleman in his 20's who lives in his own home.

The gentleman, who is autistic, would like to work with Waking Night Support Workers who will be happy helping him with his irregular sleep patterns. He is happy to meet either full or part-time Waking Night Support Workers.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging the gentleman to get ready for bed
• Supporting him to bed
• Providing reassurance if he is unable to sleep
• Creating a calming and relaxed atmosphere
• Undertaking household tasks when the gentleman is asleep
• Support Workers may also have to assist with meal preparation and prompting the gentleman to attend to his personal care

What we offer / Benefits

• £14.67 per hour for this role
• Night shifts are 21.30-08.30
• 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
• If you refer a friend to us and they're successfully employed, you'll receive a £200 bonus
• 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 are 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 have a comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
• Dimensions is recognised by the Great Places to Work programme

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