Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Edgware, Greater London

Support Worker

£27456

Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Edgware, Greater London

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 11 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 95767d8ae86d4eda83924c844138313a

Full Job Description

  • A young lady who has learning disability, Smith Magenis Syndrome, ADHD, PTSD. Despite her diagnosis, the young lady has a good sense of humour, has a love for British comedy, listening to music, getting out and about in the community. Visiting the Stables due to her love of horses.
  • It would be ideal that you come to this role already having good background in support work. Willing to engage and make a make a positive difference.
  • This lady has a range of different activities she likes to do. She particularly enjoys doing arts and crafts, and dancing, bowling and visiting charity shops and anything Disney.
  • What will I be doing?
  • You will be supporting to live safely in the community
  • You will support in developing effective ways to communicate needs and to develop empathy for others
  • You will support in understanding relationships and learning about and understanding lady's own health needs
  • You will be supporting to increase her independent living skills, which includes meal preparation, medication administration, budgeting, cooking cleaning and laundry
  • Support with all aspect of personal care

    Shifts patterns are: Varied, as well as having Sleep in and also Waking Night.
  • We offer Full Time Hours; 37.5 hours a week.
  • We provide support 7 days a week; shifts are on a 2:1 staffing basis
  • Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance
  • Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2023!
  • Your rewards for your work!
  • A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
  • 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
  • High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
  • Life Assurance and Company Pension
  • Industry leading training
  • Enhanced DBS paid for by us
  • We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday., 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 holds 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.
  • Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled