support worker

The role involves supporting 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 plus sleep-ins.,

• 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, 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.
  
  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.
He has a great sense of humour, a joy to be around, is social, outgoing, and loves to communicate. He enjoys light-hearted conversations and often uses his soft toys as a way to express himself, and communicate. Whilst enjoying his independence, he does require 24-hour, 1:1 support with personal care and safety. He 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. We are looking for a support worker who is:
• 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.
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!, Dimensions is a national social care company and we are proud to have been recognised as one of the UK's best workplaces in the 'super large' category by the Great Place to Work Institute three years in a row. As one of the country's largest not-for-profits supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of distress, and complex needs, we are driven by our values. People with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do and we want every person we support to have a great life, with excellent outcomes. Dimensions has hundreds of services across England and Wales and have over 5000 colleagues supporting more than 2,500 people. Our head office is based in Theale (Reading), however since the pandemic all business support staff now work from home, with access to work in shared workspaces. We are always working to improve standards - our own and across the sector. Dimensions was one of the pioneers of personalised support, showing how it works in practice, and enabling thousands of people to have greater choice and control. We continue to be innovative in our approach, and our Strategy for 2025 outlines our commitment to becoming a leader in our sector.