Support Worker – Upper Parkstone, Poole
Part-Time Position Available (20.75 hours)
£12.19 per hour
UK/EU Driving License Essential
Are you a calm, reassuring person who wants to make a difference to somebody’s life on a daily basis? Dimensions is seeking a Support Worker, in the Upper Parkstone area of Poole, who will enable the independence of a gentleman in his 40’s who lives in his own home.
The gentleman, who is autistic and has a learning disability, would like to meet a Part-Time Support Worker who will be happy to get involved with the things he enjoys doing. These include:
1. Spending time in his summer house
2. Relaxing in the garden when the weather is fine
3. Going out for picnics
4. Visiting his parents
5. Going for short walks in the local area
The gentleman needs his support worker to be able to work long day shifts (07.00-22.00 and 07.45-21.00) as well as undertaking one sleep in shift (22.00-07.00) shift per week. Dimensions are pleased to be able to offer Support Workers a payrate of £12.19 per hour for this role ( sleep in shifts are paid at an allowance of £45 per sleep) .
As the gentleman has his own vehicle, it is essential that all Support Workers hold a full UK/EU Driving License.
Support Workers may also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and prompt personal care.
Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:
6. We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
7. If you refer a friend to us and if they’re successfully employed, you’ll receive a £200 bonus
8. We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
9. Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership and mobile phone tariffs
10. We’re a values-driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
11. We care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
12. 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:
13. Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
14. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions
15. We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce
16. As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
17. British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications