Support Worker

Dimensions

  • East Anglia Letchworth, Hertfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 hours ago
Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Letchworth!
  • Part time (30 hours per week)
  • Shifts are DAYS with occasional support on wake nights.
  • 7:30am - 10:30pm and every other weekend.
Do you have the confidence and resilience to empower someone to live life on their terms? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!The roleWe’re looking for a Support Worker to assist a gentleman in his mid-40s living in his own ground-floor flat in Letchworth. Letchworth has a blend of cultural spots and local amenities, it provides a great environment for both work and leisure. The town has plenty to offer, from parks and cafes to a cinema and community events, making it an ideal setting to support someone in leading an active and fulfilling life.As part of your role, you will be encouraging and supporting him to engage in his favourite hobbies, whether it’s enjoying a trip to the pub, going for walks, watching films, or playing Xbox. He enjoys trying new things, so you’ll play a key role in introducing him to new interests and hobbies. You will also assist with personal care when needed, particularly at night, and provide support with meal preparation to help him maintain a healthy diet.Supporting his mental health is a key aspect of this role. He sometimes experiences delusions, so we need someone who is confident, calm, and understanding.At Dimensions, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support. Our core values—Ambition, Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Partnership—guide everything we do. We believe in helping people live full and meaningful lives. If you share these values and have a genuine desire to make a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.Shifts include long days (7:30am-10:30pm), middle shifts (10am-3pm), and waking night shifts (10:30pm-7:30am), with every other weekend required.Employee Benefits
  • Free DBS Check: We cover the cost of your Disclosure and Barring Service check.
  • Advance Pay: Access some of your earned pay before your regular payday.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Comprehensive support for your wellbeing.
  • Blue Light Card: Access a wide range of discounts.
  • Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 35 days.
  • Referral Bonus: £500 bonus for recommending a friend who joins us.
  • Paid Training: Financial bonuses for completing awards and diplomas.
  • Care Certificate: Full support and payment for the Care Certificate required in the health and social care sector.
  • Colleague Benefits Scheme: Discounts and cashback on shopping and outings.
Additional InformationApplications are reviewed upon receipt, and interviews will take place until the positions are filled. 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. We have been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognize our commitment towards the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150. We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all our recruitment communications.

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