Support Worker

Support Worker – Telford (TF1)

Location: Telford (TF1)

Hours: Part Time – 21 Hours Per Week

Pay: £13.05 per hour

Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence Essential (Automatic Vehicle)

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If you're active, patient and enjoy helping people get the most out of life, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We're looking for two caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team in Telford (TF1), supporting a gentleman in his 50s who lives in his own flat.

The gentleman we support has a learning disability, Down syndrome and diabetes. Nursing professionals administer his insulin, but colleagues play an important role in supporting his daily routines, wellbeing and active lifestyle.

This is a highly rewarding role where you'll support someone who loves being out and about and making the most of every day. You'll build a positive relationship while supporting him to remain independent and enjoy the activities that are important to him.

• Swimming

• Walking

• Shopping trips

• Bowling

• Social activities

• Music and dancing

• Parties and celebrations

• Spending time out and about

• Doing the things that matter to him

If you enjoy being active and getting involved, you'll fit right in. He loves having fun, enjoys a good laugh and is always keen to get involved in activities.

• Supporting with personal care

• Meal preparation

• Administering medication

• Supporting healthy routines and wellbeing

• Observing and monitoring wellbeing in relation to diabetes

• Supporting attendance at activities and appointments

• Supporting independence and choice

• Supporting community activities and social opportunities

• Supporting the person to do the things that matter to him

Family members play an important role in his life, and you'll work alongside relatives and professionals to provide consistent support.

• 8:00am – 3:00pm

• 3:00pm – 10:00pm

There are no sleep-in or waking night requirements for this role, as overnight support is provided by another organisation.

Rotas are provided in advance to support planning and work-life balance.

You'll be a great fit if you're:

• Calm, patient and approachable

• Active and happy to get involved in activities

• A confident and safe driver

• Reliable and consistent

• Someone who enjoys building positive relationships

• Friendly, encouraging and supportive

• Comfortable working independently

• A good communicator

• Passionate about helping people live fulfilling lives

• A driver with a full UK driving licence and confidence driving an automatic vehicle

Experience is not essential. We're looking for people with the right values and attitude, and we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

• £13.15 per hour

• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)

• Opportunities for career progression

• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)

• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday

• High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)

• Life Assurance and Company Pension

• Industry leading training

• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

• 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.

• If a driving licence is required for this role, you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.

• 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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If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.

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