Female Support Worker Stanwell
Job description
Do you want a role where you make a meaningful difference to the lives on people in your community? Then join Dimensions as a Female Support Worker in Stanwell.
Dimensions are a leading not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.Female Support Workers in Stanwell will work at one of two homes in the area (to be discussed at interview). You will empower the independence of the people we support by enabling them to live the life that they choose.
3 gentlemen and 1 lady, aged in their 20's-60's live here. They are all outgoing people and would like Female Support Workers who can provide support in:
Shopping trips - you name it they like shopping for it
Leisure activities including swimming and bowling
Visits to day services two days a week
Setting up karaoke evenings in the home (be warned there are some massive Elvis fans in the house)
At the second we support 3 ladies and 3 gentleman who are in their 20's-70's. They are looking for Female Support Workers who will be happy to assist them with activities including:
Going to classes including cookery, arts and pottery
Long walks around Stanwell Park
Meals out at local restaurants including Harvester and McDonalds
Watching live music at home (we have local musicians who come to the house to perform)
The people at this house want you to know that although not all of them communicate using words they have other ways of letting you know what they want, this includes Makaton (a type of sign language). Don't worry if you have not had to communicate in this way before as Dimensions provide all Female Support Workers with full training.
The people at both homes would be happy to meet full or part-time Female Support Workers. Shifts are 7.00-14.30 & 14.30-22.00. Dimensions can offer a payrate of £10.82 per hour.
Support Workers may also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and personal care.
Benefits for Female Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:
We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday
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 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, 2020, 2021 & 2022
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
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
