Southampton - SO40
Full time Support Worker/Care Assistant
Driver is preferred but not essential
We are recruiting for amazing Support Workers in Totton (SO40).
Dimensions is an award winning, life changing, not-for-profit charity which promotes independence for every individual. We pride ourselves on being a values-based employer and if you are looking for a career in care – there couldn’t be anything more rewarding.
Whether you have experience or not, we will help support you to reach your full potential by providing you with all the necessary training, guidance and support you need to complete your care certificate and further qualifications.
This role will involve supporting 4 people in their home in Southampton. (2 gentleman and 2 ladies aged between late 40s - 70s). You will support and encourage them to complete all house hold chores and take part in supporting with gardening, trips to the beach, pub, local cafe and going shopping.
You will also support them to maintain relationships with the friends and family, and hopefully support them to go on holiday in the near future.
They have various disabilities including down syndrome and may display behaviours of distress. A part of your role will be to encourage and support with all levels of personal care - Bathing, showering, toilet and shaving, and to also feel comfortable with pushing the people we support in their wheelchairs in the community.
Shift Patterns - 7:30am - 3pm / 10:30am - 6pm / 2:30pm - 10pm / 1 Sleep In per week/ Alternate weekends.
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2019 to 2024.
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.
Why choose Dimensions?
- 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
- A Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships are also available
- A salary advance scheme where you can access 50% of the money you've earned before payday
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