Support Worker - Dorset, United Kingdom - Dimensions UK Ltd

Dimensions UK Ltd

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Dorset, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference to people's lives and no two days are the same?

Dimensions are seeking Support Workers to empower the independence of a gentleman we support at his home in Walkford.

The gentleman we support, is in his 70's and has learning disabilities, is happy to meet either full or part-time Support Workers.

(Various shift patterns available pay rate of £11.50 per hour).

This gentleman enjoys an active lifestyle.

He would like to meet Support Workers who can help them with things such as:

Trips to museums (recently he's been to the tank museum)
Going to the New Forest for picnics
Going for lunch at posh establishments such as The Pig at Brockenhurst
Sharing his passion for music from the 60's, 70's & 80's
Starting to go swimming again

This gentleman does not use words to communicate, he uses sounds and body language.

If you have not communicated with someone in this way before, don't worry as Dimensions will provide you with full training.

The gentleman we support will also need assistance with day-to-day tasks which may include (but not be limited to)

Assistance with finances
Helping with meals
General household tasks
Providing support with personal care

It is essential that all Support Workers hold a full UK/EU Driving License.

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 £500 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 valuesdriven 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 wellbeing 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

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
As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications