Support Worker
Full and Part-Time Roles Available
£12.52 per hour
Start your day knowing you'll make a difference - join our team of Support Workers in Poole and create a positive difference that improves the life for the people we support.
Dimensions provides evidence-based outcomes-focused support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. We help people to be actively engaged in their communities.
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team supporting a 54-year-old male with a Learning Disability to start his journey in his new home in Poole.
He is generally a friendly and polite man who enjoys the company of others. His interests include;- Listening to music- Stevie Wonder is a favourite,
- Playing musical instruments
- Visiting the shops to buy his favourite magazine.
He requires a dedicated team who are patient, calm and understanding of his fears and the impact that his has on his ability to engage in basic daily living tasks. He requires support from those who are resilient and able to take an innovative approach to his support.
We are recruiting a new staff team and therefore fulltime, part time, and weekend only working will be considered with a requirement of sleep ins. We are looking for individuals who share the same interests and are motivated to improve and encourage a good quality of life.
You will receive extensive training including training in PEG and physical intervention to ensure you are equipped to fulfil the requirements of the role. Aling with a full induction to Dimensions and support with completion of the Care Certificate.
It is essential to have a full UK/EU driving licence.
Dimensions provide Support Workers with full training.
Support Workers will have to assist this gentleman with finances, meal preparation and personal care.
Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:
- 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 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 are passionate about our comprehensive well-being 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 2019-2024
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