Support Worker - Waking Nights

Support Worker, Waking Nights – Upper Parkstone, Poole
Part-Time Position Available (21.5 hours)
£12.52 per hour

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 ensure he stays safe overnight. The things you will be involved with include:

• Undertaking regular checks on him
• Keeping him company and providing assurance should he wake up
• Ensuring all relevant paperwork is kept up-to-date
• Doing household tasks that can't be done whilst he is awake
• Helping him with his morning routine

Nightshifts run from 20.45-07.00. Dimensions are pleased to be able to offer Support Workers a payrate of £12.52 per hour for this role.

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:

• 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 2019-2024

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

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