Support Worker Positions Available in Potter Higham - Full-Time 37.5hrs a week! UK/EU (either manual or automatic) driving licence and access to a car is required. Dimensions is an award winning, life changing, not-for-profit charity which promotes independence for every individual. We pride ourselves on being a values-based employer and if you are looking for a career in care - there couldn't be anything more rewarding. Dimensions is a leading social care provider in England and Wales, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism We are recruiting for amazing Support Workers in Potter Higham. Whether you have experience or not, we will help support you to reach your full potential by providing you with all the necessary training, guidance and support you need to complete your care certificate and further qualifications. This role will include supporting gentlemen to enjoy social activities in the community such as playing snooker and pool, going to social clubs, going for walks in the country and at the coast and providing support within the home. The people we support enjoy various ongoing daily activities which they choose and require the staff to take part. You will also be required to support with personal care task and there is also a use of wheelchair. A UK/EU (either manual or automatic) driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role due to the location of the property. Also gentlemen we support have mobility vehicles which the Support Workers will be required to drive. Shift patterns can vary throughout the week this will include days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins - this is to be discussed further at interview. The role will involve:

• Helping people learn the skills they need to live the life they choose
• Personal care
• Support with shopping, housework including cleaning and laundry
• Supporting with medication
• Supporting and encouraging people to find opportunities in education, employment and leisure, and enable them to take part in these opportunities
  
  We believe anyone has the potential be a great support worker, no matter your background, as long as you share our values; respect, partnership, courage, ambition and integrity - that's why we recruit based on values and not skills or experience. For more information on our values based recruitment click here
  
  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 7th year in a row!
  
  Free DBS Check: We cover the cost.
Advance Pay: Access your earned pay before payday. Blue Light Card: Enjoy a wide range of discounts. Generous Leave: Start with 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 35 days. Referral Bonus: £500 bonus when you refer a friend who joins us. Paid Training: Financial incentives for completing awards and diplomas. Care Certificate: Full support and payment for this essential qualification in health and social care. Colleague Benefits Scheme: Discounts and cashback on shopping and outings.,
• 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.