Support Worker
- Market Drayton, Shropshire
- £12.31 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Pay: £12.31 Per Hour (£50 Per Sleep-In Shift)
Setting: Supporting one gentleman in his own home
Support Needs: Learning disability
Position: Full-Time (37.5 Per Week)Are you patient, reliable, and full of positive energy? We’re looking for a Support Worker to join a friendly and flexible team supporting a sociable gentleman in his 30s who enjoys music, shopping, games, and getting out and about.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, has a good sense of humour, and is keen to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.About the Person You’ll Be SupportingHe’s chatty, active, and loves engaging with others. His interests include:
- Music and DJing
- Shopping and social outings
- Board and card games
- Walks and exploring the local area
- Supporting with daily routines and activities
- Encouraging healthy habits and social engagement
- Assisting with meal preparation and medication administration
- Being a positive presence and helping him stay active and connected
- Day Shifts: 7:00am – 2:30pm / 2:30pm – 10:00pm
- Sleep-In Shifts: 10:00pm – 7:00am
- Patient and reliable, with a flexible approach
- Fit and active, able to keep up with a busy and sociable lifestyle
- Positive and engaging, with a great sense of humour
- Team-oriented, willing to work across support settings
- Values-driven, committed to person-centred care
- Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
- Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
- Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
- Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
- Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
- Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.
- Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
- Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
- DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
- Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.