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Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference to people's lives and no two days are the same?
Dimensions are seeking Support Workers to empower the independence of two gentlemen we support to at their home in Christchurch near to the town centre.
The gentlemen we support, who are in their 40's and 70's and have learning disabilities and autism, are happy to have either full or part-time Support Workers. (Various shift patterns available pay rate of £11.50 per hour).
If you are new to Support Work these gentlemen would be happy to see you and Dimensions will provide you with full training.
The gentlemen we support get out and about a lot. They'd like Support Workers who can help them with things such as:
- Planning and going on holiday (one gentleman has just got back from holiday in Somerset)
- Going out bird watching or if in town people watching
- Trips to nature reserves such as Hengistbury Head
- Days by the River Stour taking in all that Christchurch has to offer
- Outings to the beach. Avon Beach is a particular favourite
- Watching comedy and musicals either at the theatre or on the big screen TV in the lounge at home
In addition to this, the gentlemen we support will need assistance with day-to-day tasks which may include (but not be limited to)
- Assistance with finances
- Helping with meals
- General household tasks
- Providing support with personal care
Benefits for 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 £200 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 & 2023
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
