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Support Worker

Darlington, DL3

£11.00 per hour

Part-time contract - Including 1 sleep in shift per week.

Full training provided - no previous experience needed!

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Do you want to make a difference in someone's life?

Do you want to be part of a team that is as motivated and dedicated as you are?

If you answered yes, then we think you'd be a great fit for our friendly team in Darlington!

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Who will I be supporting?

• You will be supporting 3 gentlemen and 2 ladies with learning disabilities and autism to live independently.
• They love train watching, art, sensory activities (sand, slime), going to the cinema and the occasional swim.

What will I be doing?

• You will be supporting them to live their lives how they choose, to be themselves and to achieve their goals
• You will also be supporting them with their food shopping, paying bills, and domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry
• This role will also involve administering medication and providing full personal care.

What shifts are available?

• We currently we provide support through 24-hour shifts starting at 10am one day and finishing at 10am the following day with a sleepover included.
• There are also some day shifts from 7.30am-9.30pm
• Shorter shifts are also available so colleagues will need to be flexible and available for all shifts
• Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work life balance - something we're very passionate about!

Why choose Dimensions?

• 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 £200 bonus
• We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
• Childcare vouchers, our Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships are also available
• 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

I'm interested! How do I apply?

• Click 'Apply Now' to complete a short application - we look forward to hearing from you!

Other important information:

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
• Where mentioned, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
• 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