Support Worker
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.32 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | Willingham Cambridgeshire, CB24 5JJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dim/20431 |
Summary
Join our team as a Support Worker in Willingham, Cambridgeshire (CB24)!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in an environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth? If so, we invite you to join our team at one of our supported living homes in Cambridgeshire, where we support five adults in increasing their independent living skills.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: We believe in rewarding our team members for their hard work and dedication.
- Paid Training with Financial Bonuses: We provide comprehensive training and offer financial bonuses for the completion of awards and diplomas, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge to excel in your role.
- Sleep-In Payments: In addition to your basic pay, sleep-in payments of £45.00* are available.
- Full Induction and Training: We provide a thorough induction and ongoing training to support your professional development and ensure you feel confident in your role.
- Salary Advance Scheme: Access some of your earned pay ahead of your regular payday with our salary advance scheme.
- Discounts: Enjoy discounts on Vodafone monthly tariffs, as well as shopping and days out.
About us:
In our supportive living environment, we empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives by actively engaging in various activities and interests. From Disney cruises to hydrotherapy pool sessions, cinema outings to zoo visits, and everything in between, we create meaningful experiences that enrich the lives of those we support.
Your role:
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing physical and emotional support to the people we support. Your responsibilities will include:
- Encouraging and empowering individuals to actively engage in daily activities and pursue their interests.
- Assisting with daily living skills, medication administration, meal planning, and personal care.
- Providing companionship and emotional support to help individuals achieve their goals.
- Flexibility to adapt to the unique needs and preferences of each person.
- Contributing to meetings, working towards gaining qualifications, attending training courses, and continuously learning and growing as a professional support worker.
Requirements:
- Compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges and ways of working.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in a support setting is desirable but not essential.
If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Join us in Cambridgeshire and become part of a supportive team dedicated to empowering individuals and enriching lives.
Other essential 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 our recruitment communications.
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