Support Worker / Care Assistant
Portswood /Shirley
Full time and part time
We are recruiting in 2 wonderful services in the Southampton area -Full time and part time Support Workers.
In Portswood there are 8 individual supported living flats (in 1 block). We have 6 males and 2 females that we support in their homes. The people we support have varying degrees of learning disability, 2 are also in wheelchairs and also need to be hoisted. We are looking for staff who are happy to do all aspects of personal care, supporting people in all household tasks and activities supporting to access the community etc helping with finances. Activities include walking, day trips, shopping, supporting to planned activities like trampolining, wheelchair dancing, music and movement day services.
Last but not least in Shirley we have 2 Bungalows joined together and staff team would across (3 people in each). 5 males and 1 female all with learning disabilities. 3 of which are wheelchair users and need hoisting and a lot of personal care is involved. Activities include going to pub, swimming, bowling and going to the cinema.
Dimensions can offer free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline for advice – also available to family members and also a comprehensive wellbeing strategy and listening network.
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If being a Support Worker sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. The attached job description, person specification and additional information will provide you with lots of information on the role and Dimensions. To apply it couldn’t be simpler - just click on the button below to complete the application process.
Or If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Nicky Eccleston on 07392871285.
Other organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant or, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant or Carer.