Support Worker
Dimensions (UK) Ltd.
Support Worker
£27456
Dimensions (UK) Ltd., St Johns, Wakefield
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 6 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: aa4bef22ca9e4b3e90123a81c855ceaf
Full Job Description
- Assist with personal care
- Ensure Christopher's safety and the safety of others
- Provide companionship and engage in social activities
- Support Christopher in managing behaviours of distress
Outgoing and social - Excellent communicator with a love for light-hearted, daft conversation
- Independent in making choices
- Enjoys using soft toys as a communication tool and coping strategy, Ability to lone work
- Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs
- Patient, compassionate, and able to maintain a positive attitude
- Willingness to engage in humorous and light-hearted interactions
Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference to the lives of people in your local area? Then join Dimensions, in Wakefield, as a Support Worker and become part of a team who make a positive impact on the life of Christopher every day., Dimensions are one of the country's largest not-for-profit organisation supporting people with learning difficulties, autism, behaviours of distress and complex needs and we are driven by our values. People with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do. - 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
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on .
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity, apply today.
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 - now 6 years in a row!
Christopher, is a vibrant 34-year-old gentleman, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate support worker to join him on life's journey. He is seeking a Support Worker who is happy to work 28 hours per week. Shifts run from 08.00-22.00 and we require all Support Workers to be able to work alternate weekends. Dimensions are happy to to offer a pay rate of £13.20 per hour for this role.
Christopher is a joy to be around.
He has a great sense of humour, is social and outgoing, and loves to communicate. He enjoys light-hearted conversations and often uses his soft toys as a way to express himself, and communicate.
While Christopher enjoys his independence, he does require 24-hour, 1:1 support with personal care and safety.
Christopher has a diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease, Fragile X Syndrome, and Epilepsy. He may exhibit behaviours of distress, including physical aggression, but he is responding well to support.,