Male Support Worker

Male Support Worker - Kinson

Part-Time Position (30 hours per week)

£12.52 per hour

Dimensions are seeking Male Support Workers to enable the independence of a gentleman we support in his home in the Kinson area of Bournemouth by assisting him in his day-to-day life.

The gentleman we support is in his 40’s and has autism and a learning disability. This gentleman likes his routines and would enjoy meeting Male Support Workers who are happy to get involved with activities including:

• Going for a walk in the local community
• Watching loads of TV, 80’s shows such as TJ Hooker and Knightrider are favourites
• Taking him to the supermarket
• Occasional drives (once he gets to know you)
• Encouraging him to complete all his household tasks

Male Support Workers may also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and prompt the gentleman to attend to his personal care.

We are seeking a  part-time, 30 hours per week, Male Support Worker. Shifts for this role are 07.00-14.30/14.30-22.00,  we would need Male Support Workers to be able to work 2 sleep in shifts per week. We are pleased to offer a payrate of £12.52 (sleep in shifts are paid at an allowance of £50 per shift).

Dimensions provide full training to all Male Support Workers.

Benefits for Male Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:

• 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

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
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

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