Relief Waking Night Support Worker - Female

Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Thatcham, West Berkshire

Relief Waking Night Support Worker - Female

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Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Thatcham, West Berkshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 20 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 42a09c4a01fb40c5aad4785d1fbaa10f

Full Job Description

You'll be working at a welcoming respite support service with six rooms, providing care for individuals who stay for varying durations-from weekends to several months. We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs, fostering close relationships with their families to provide holistic care.

Our residents love to:

- Go on exciting day trips to the zoo.

- Relax at the cinema or enjoy a swim.

- Explore new places on holidays.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy learning new skills while embracing daily challenges, this role is perfect for you.

What Will You Be Doing?

- Ensuring Safety: Conduct regular checks to ensure the safety and well-being of residents throughout the night.

- Promoting Rest: Provide emotional reassurance to help residents maintain healthy sleeping patterns.

- Night Support: Assist with personal care needs during the night, including bathroom assistance and changing clothes if necessary.

- Documentation: Keep accurate records of activities and any incidents that occur during the night

Flexible Shift Patterns, BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Weekend Availability is Highly Valued: We're especially seeking candidates with availability to cover weekend shifts.

Rotas are provided in advance, ensuring a balanced and manageable work-life schedule.

Why Choose Dimensions?

- Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK's best workplaces in the 'super large' category by the Great Place to Work Institute six years in a row.

- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.

- Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.

- Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.

- Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.

- Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they're successfully employed.

- Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.