Lead Support Worker
Location - Weymouth
Full Time Position (37.5 hours per week) - £15.15 per hour
UK/EU Driving License Essential
Are you experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities? Join our innovative team based in Weymouth where you can lead by example, enjoying an excellent training programme, strong career progression - and deliver outstanding support through the unique 'Activate' model, proven to make a measurable difference to people's lives and your professional satisfaction.
Supporting two gentlemen and one lady, aged between their late teens and mid-twenties, who live in their own home and have learning disabilities; Lead Support Workers will empower their independence by ensuring that they live the lives they choose. The types of activities Lead Support Workers may be providing support with, include:
- Going out for walks and long drives
- Swimming sessions at 1610 Leisure Centre in Dorchester
- Doing arts and crafts when at home
- Taking trips on public transport (buses are a particular favourite)
- Shopping excursions
These young people would like to expand their horizons, so it would be great for them to meet Lead Support Workers who would be happy trying new things with them.
Lead Support Workers hold responsibilities around rota, audits and delegations.
For more information about the role, please see the attached job description.
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 - now 6 years in a row!
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Apply now- 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 who has 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 - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
- 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.
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