Join Our Team as a Male Support Worker in Stafford!
Pay:
£12.31 per hour (£50 per Sleep-In Shift) Position:
Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Location:
Stafford, ST16 (Just a 5 min drive from County Hospital, Stafford) Requirements:
Full UK Driving Licence & Own Vehicle
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Who Will I Be Supporting?
You will be supporting three active gents in their 30s with learning disabilities and autism, including one who does not use words to communicate. They live together in a shared home and maintain close relationships with their families, who often visit on weekends. These individuals have vibrant interests:
Active Lifestyles:
Gym sessions, swimming, bowling, day trips, and countryside walks. Musical Hobbies:
Drum and guitar lessons, with a drum kit available in the house. Social Activities:
Enjoying outings in town, nature walks, and various day trips.
We're looking for support workers who are calm, organized, punctual, and have a bubbly, positive attitude.
What Will You Be Doing?
Empowering Independence:
Support them in living their lives how they choose and achieving their goals. Daily Living Support:
Assist with personal care, meal preparation, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Consistent Care:
Administer medication, maintain routines, and learn their preferred communication methods.
Shift Patterns
Day Shifts:
7:30am - 3pm Day Shifts:
3pm - 10:30pm Long Day Shifts:
7:30am - 10:30pm Sleep-In Shifts:
10:30pm - 7:30am (Paid To Sleep)
1-2 sleep-in shifts are required per week. Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
Why Choose Dim
ensions?
Award-Winning Workplace:
Recognized as one of the UK's best workplaces in the 'super large' category by the Great Place to Work Institute six years in a row. Generous Leave:
30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave. Career Development:
Access paid training and opportunities to further your career through funded accredited courses. Well-Being Focus:
Benefit from our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network. Values-Driven:
Join a team that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do. Referral Bonus:
Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they're successfully employed. Additional Perks:
Enjoy the Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.
Other Important Information
Immediate Reviews:
Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled. Equality Commitment:
Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual. DBS Disclosure:
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions. Inclusive Workforce:
We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce. Disability Confident:
We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. BSL Support:
British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you d o!
Benefits:£50 per sleep in