Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.11 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO18 2BW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | D018489 |
Summary
Southampton - SO18
Full UK Driver's License is essential as you will be required to drive (manual) mobility vehicles
Join our team as a Support Worker and embark on a fulfilling journey where you can positively impact someone's life every day. At our company, we believe in empowering our employees by offering outstanding benefits that enhance both their professional and personal lives.
We are currently hiring full-time or part-time Support Workers to join our team. You'll have the opportunity to work a variety of shifts between 7am and 10pm, including alternate weekends.
In this role, you'll provide support to a gentleman in his 60s with autism who lives independently in his own bungalow. Each day brings new challenges and experiences, as you assist him with daily living skills, accompany him to activities like the Day Centre, provide personal care, and help with cooking and cleaning. Additionally, you'll facilitate visits with family and friends.
Prior experience is preferred, as you will be lone working at certain times. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
At Dimensions we offer the following benefits to our employees:
- Up to 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Free driving Lessons and your first practical and theory test paid for
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee perks to include discounted Cinema, shopping vouchers, holidays and days out
- Employee Assistance helpline and support for yourself and family
- Life Insurance pay out of 2 x your annual salary
- Full comprehensive training scheme with opportunities to progress your career with qualifications that are nationally recognised
All we need to see from you is that you share our company values (found on our website).
The hours are between 22.5 - 37.5 hours.
About the role
A typical role will involve;
- Helping people learn the skills they need to live the life they choose
- Personal care
- Support with shopping, housework including cleaning and laundry
- Supporting with medication
- Supporting and encouraging people to find opportunities in education, employment and leisure, and enable them to take part in these opportunities
For further information, please contact Anne-Marie on 07887865675.
Apply now
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone 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 in one of our offices using assistive technology.
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