Support Worker

Dimensions; Wallington (NJ); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Overtime uplift

Annual Leave

Career progression

Salary advance

Discounts

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Training

Enhanced DBS

Descripción de la vacante

Dimensions is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our specialist forensic home in Wallington. You will provide 1:1 support to a gentleman in his 60s with learning disabilities and a forensic history, helping him stay active, connected to the community and live as independently as possible.

You'll follow approved support plans, work with a multidisciplinary team, and participate in training to keep high standards of care.

Formación

• Experience as a Support Worker is beneficial but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.
• Willing to work rota including long days, sleep-ins and morning shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a gentleman in his 60s with learning disabilities and a forensic history.
• Follow support plans and risk management strategies while collaborating with colleagues and professionals.
• Encourage independence, daily living skills and community involvement.

Conocimientos

Compassionate

Reliability

Flexibility

Patience

Descripción del empleo

Dimensions is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit organisations, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live independent lives. Our Specialist Forensic Services help people move forward from secure or restrictive environments, building the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to thrive in their communities. At Dimensions, we believe in supporting people to achieve their goals, learn new skills and live the life they choose, with person-centred support at the heart of everything we do.

Job details

• Support Worker
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• Wallington, Sutton (South London/Surrey)
• £14.59 per hour

About the role

We're looking for a resilient, compassionate and values-driven full-time Support Worker to join our specialist forensic support home in Wallington. In this role, you'll provide dedicated 1:1 support to a gentleman in his 60s with learning disabilities and a forensic history. He enjoys being active, spending time in the community and exploring London, and you'll play a key part in helping him live a fulfilling and independent life. Through consistent, person-centred support, you'll build a positive relationship with him, encouraging independence, developing daily living skills, supporting community involvement and helping him achieve his personal goals.

As part of a specialist team, you'll follow support plans and risk management strategies while working collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to provide high-quality, tailored support. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, reliable and committed to making a genuine difference in someone's life.

This home provides 24-hour support, and full-time colleagues work a rota that includes long days, sleep-ins and morning support shifts. Due to the specialist nature of the home, successful applicants must be able to attend mandatory training, including a forensic induction, service‑specific training, shadow shifts and competency assessments. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

About you

• Share Dimensions' values of ambition, courage, integrity, partnership and respect.
• Are compassionate and caring towards people with learning disabilities.
• Believe in helping people do things for themselves rather than doing everything for them.
• Have patience and a positive attitude when supporting someone to learn new skills.
• Are confident following support plans and encouraging independence.
• Are reliable, flexible and committed to providing high-quality support.
• Are willing to learn and embrace specialist training.

Previous experience as a Support Worker is beneficial but not essential. Full training will be provided.

Your rewards

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.

If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.

As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy – Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.