Overview
Support Worker - Stanwell
Full-Time Position
£12.65 per hour
Do you want a role where you make a meaningful difference to the lives of people in your community? Then join Dimensions as a Support Worker in Stanwell.
Dimensions are a leading not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism. Support Workers in Stanwell will work with 4 people who live in their own home. You will empower the independence of the people we support by enabling them to live the life that they choose.
Responsibilities
* Support 3 gentlemen and 1 lady aged between their 20s and 60s with activities and daily living
* Shopping trips – you name it they like shopping for it
* Leisure activities including cinema and bowling
* Meals out; pub lunches; the occasional Nando’s and a Macy D’s
* Watching wrestling on TV or at local events
* Trips to the theatre
* Setting up karaoke evenings in the home (some massive Elvis and Abba fans in the house)
* Support with full-time duties across shifts between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm (no night support required)
* Help with preparing healthy balanced meal plans and cooking
* Support with personal care and maintaining health and wellbeing
Requirements / Qualifications
* Organised team players
* Ability to support with cooking and personal care as needed
* Commitment to the health, wellbeing and independence of the people supported
Benefits
* We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
* If you refer a friend and they are successfully employed, you’ll receive a £500 bonus
* Paid training and opportunities 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
* Values-driven organisation focused on people with learning disabilities and their families
* Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
* Recognition by Great Place to Work programme (2019-2025)
Other important information
* Applications are reviewed on receipt; interviews will take place until positions are filled
* An enhanced DBS disclosure is required; the cost will be incurred by Dimensions
* We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity
* As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria
* Reasonable adjustments available to support your application; contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150
* British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all recruitment communications
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