Support Worker

Dimensions

  • Farnham, Surrey
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
Support Worker, Farnham (GU9)
Full and Part-Time Roles AvailableFive gentlemen who Dimensions support at their home in Farnham would like a new Support Worker to join the team who enable them to live an independent life.The gentlemen who are aged in their Teen’s-50’s, and are autistic/have learning disabilities, are an outgoing group. They would be happy meet a full-time or part-timeSupport Worker who would like to get involved in the following:
  • Planning (and going on) holidays
  • Visiting museums and other places of interest
  • Going to Prince’s Hall and G Live for concerts
  • Helping out, or joining in, when the sports coach comes one a fortnight for work-outs
  • Drinks, meals and pub lunches in Farnham
Family are important to these gentlemen and they often have visits at home. We also assist two of the guys to visit family on a regular basis.The gentlemen want you to know that not all of them use works to communicate but they have other ways of letting you know what they want. If you have not had to communicate in this way before, don’t worry. As Dimensions provide all Support Workers with full training.The role will be a mixture of early (7.30-15.00) and late (14.30-22.00) shifts and Support Workers will need to do 1 sleep-in shift a week, sleep in shifts are paid at an allowance of £50 per shift).Support Workers may also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and prompt and assist the gents with their personal care.Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:
  • We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
  • If you refer a friend to us and if they’re successfully employed, you’ll receive a £200 bonus
  • We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
  • Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership and mobile phone tariffs
  • We’re a values-driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
  • We care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
  • Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the Great Places to Work programme in 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022
Other important information:
  • Applications 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 with 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
  • As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 if you require adjustments
  • British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications

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