Lead Support Worker

Seeking an experienced Lead Support Worker in Cardiff

• Hourly Rate: £13.20; Sleep nights paid at £50 per night
• Working over a 7-day rota pattern, to meet the needs of the home you will be working in
• A full UK or EU driving licence is required for this role

Are you experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities? Join our innovative team based in Cardiff where you can lead by example, enjoying an excellent training programme, strong career progression - and deliver outstanding support through the unique ‘Activate’ model, proven to make a measurable difference to people’s lives and your professional satisfaction.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a person who wants to progress their career within Social Care as you will be supported by dynamic Managers, who are very involved in the support settings and invest a lot of time in the development of their team members.

You will join a team of both experienced colleagues, and also relatively new team members, supporting three wonderful, independent gentleman in their supported living home.

Energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive, positive-risk taking approach is key, as is up front, clear and consistent communication, with strong organisational skills. IT skills are important too - you don't have to be a whizz, but competent!

Being a proactive, engaging and caring individual, who is also a competent and confident Practice Lead for your colleagues, you will promote our values to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.

With an eye for detail, you will play a key role in ensuring support plans are up to date and relevant.  You will also aid your colleagues to maintain a high level of compliance and safety in the homes you work in. 

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!

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For a full list of rewards, visit our careers page at www.dimensions-uk.org/careers 

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If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Lloyd Howell on Lloyed.howell@dimensions-uk.org   

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has 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 - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• 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.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

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