Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.31 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2025 |
| Location: | Colchester, CO3 4RE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dim/21861 |
Summary
Hop into a rewarding career with Dimensions UK!
Support Workers wanted-An Egg-cellent opportunity!
- Full time or 30 hour opportunities available.
- £12.31 per hour + A range of benefits, including holiday entitlements and pension contributions.
This Easter Bank Holiday, why not start a fresh chapter in your career with Dimensions UK? We're on the lookout for 5 individuals to join us as Support Workers in one of our three homes across the historic town of Colchester.
Why Join Dimensions UK? At Dimensions UK, we believe in empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling, independent lives. As a Support Worker, you'll be working closely with the people we support, helping them achieve their goals, pursue their interests, and build a life they love. It's more than a job; it's about truly making a positive impact.
Why Colchester?
The oldest recorded town in Britain, from Roman ruins and beautiful parks to cafés and live events - it's a fantastic place to work, live, and explore. And let's not forget the iconic Colchester Zoo, a favourite among the people we support and staff!
About the Role - As a Support Worker, you'll be providing tailored support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Each day is different, but your responsibilities may include:
- Recognising and celebrating what the person can do for themselves.
- Helping people learn the skills they need to live the life they choose.
- Supporting people with their medication.
- You will help the people we support to shop for things they wish to buy including their clothes and food, and to prepare their meals as required.
- Helping, encouraging, supporting, and teaching the people we support to do their housework, including cleaning and laundry.
- Supporting, encouraging, and teaching people to maintain personal and intimate care as required, such as dressing themselves, showering/bathing, using the toilet, etc.
Join Us Today!
If you're ready to hop into a rewarding role this Easter, we'd love for you to join our team in Colchester. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career.
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has 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 - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- 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.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme