Support Worker Bournemouth, England
Job description
Dimensions have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join a team that support a lady in her twenties who lives in her own home in the Kinson area of Bournemouth.
The lady, who has learning disabilities and autism, would like to meet a Support Worker that she can build a strong bond with. She would really like to meet an active well motivated Support Worker who will support her to be independent and live the life she chooses. She has a wide range of interests that include:
Living an active lifestyle. She really enjoys going swimming, trampolining, and going for walks
Fashion, pampering and makeovers (it's fair to say she likes giving makeovers as much as receiving them)
Being creative - This young lady loves photography, sticker books and using her IT equipment
A love of all things Disney. Expect to join the rest of the team in being given a Disney character name!
A passion for baking and food. We encourage her to learn new things and promote healthy eating and exercise
This lady would like her new Support Worker to know that she doesn't always sleep well which means some days will need to be quieter and all plans go out the window! which means some days will need to be quieter and all plans go out the window! Instead, she will need some downtime to chill out on her iPad, doing favoured activities or watching her favourite YouTube videos. She would also like you to know that you will be supporting her alongside another Support Worker.
There is a full-time role available with a mixture of 08.00-20.00 shifts and 08.00-22.00 shifts plus sleep in. Dimensions can offer a payrate of £11.55 per hour (sleep in shifts are paid at an allowance of £45 per shift).
Support Workers may also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and personal care.
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 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
