Support Worker - Nights

D012826
£9.35 - £9.91 Per Hour
Cambridge
England, East of England, Cambridgeshire
Permanent
Closing Date: November 08, 2021
Support Worker - Nights

Support Worker/ Care Assistant - Waking Nights
Various locations available across Cambridgeshire including Bar Hill, Harston, Waterbeach, Comberton and Willingham
Whether you are looking for part time or full time, Dimensions have the right role for you!
Pay rate: £9.35- £9.91 per hour (depending on location)

Driver preferred.

Dimensions supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autism across the county of Cambridgeshire. At Dimensions we believe in person centred support, with a big focus on delivering care tailored to the individual and are now recruiting for passionate and inspiring Waking night staff to join us in either Bar Hill, Harston, Waterbeach, Comberton and Willingham.

All services are supported living and supporting adults (mixed ages) with learning disability, autism including challenging/complex needs and they are enabled by a team of Support Workers to live an independent and fulfilled life.  We are looking for people who can work independently to monitor and support the people we support as and when they need it during the night. Duties will include personal care, hourly checks on the people we support and the expectation to carry out domestic duties which are unable to be carried out during day hours. 

This role will require you to remain awake and work between 9.30pm - 7.30am (shift times could vary) covering alternative weekends and bank holidays. 

All support staff are expected to complete the care certificate, attend mandatory training including a full induction which at times can be during daytime hours. 

Further details on the Person Specification can be found in the attached document.

Why choose Dimensions?

Dimensions are a not-for-profit enterprise committed to developing and rewarding our colleagues. So, if you are right for this role, we will offer:

  • 30 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays) and if that wasn’t enough we increase it by a day a year
  • All work and no play is not fun, You can save with discounts off your favourite shops, restaurants and great days out
  • Getting to work is an expensive business, save 50% towards the cost of learning to drive (30 driving lessons, one theory and one practical test included). Once you’re on the road, you can enjoy our 10% discount at Halfords perk!
  • Whether you're buying your first home, moving house, purchasing a property to let, or re-mortgaging for a better deal, we can help you save money (Fee-Free Impartial Mortgage Advice)
  • A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
  • Long Service Awards, Life Assurance and Pension scheme.
  • Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.
  • Dimensions is proud to be one of the very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2021.

Sound like what you have been looking for? APPLY NOW!

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams. 

If you would like to be a part of our welcoming team here at Dimensions, please apply by clicking the button below. We will then be in touch. If you’d like more information or an informal chat about Dimensions and this opportunity, please feel free to get in touch with us on 0300 303 9150.

  • An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
  • We welcome applications from everyone 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 03003039150
  • We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

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