Female Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Dimensions UK Ltd Full time
£11 per hour / £45 per sleep-in shift
Part-time, 30 hours per week
Gateshead

  • Are you an experienced Support Worker with a passion for making a difference?
Are you looking for an organisation that cares about you, your wellbeing, and your work/life balance?
Do you want to work alongside others who are as motivated and dedicated as you are?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

  • Why choose Dimensions?
  • 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
  • Refer a friend to us and if they're successfully employed, you'll receive a £200 bonus
  • Paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
  • A Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships are also available
  • Salary advance scheme where you can access 50% of the money you've earned before pay day
Who will I be supporting?

  • A fabulous young lady 'Stacey' in her 20s who is supported to live independently in her own home
- 'Stacey' is autistic, has a moderate learning disability and epilepsy
- 'Stacey' loves football, listening to music and being around her family - especially her nieces. She also enjoys spending time on her computer and loves shopping

What will I be doing?
- 'Stacey' would like support to live her life how she chooses, to be herself and to achieve her goals
- 'Stacey' would like emotional reassurance and support when experiencing behaviours of distress - full positive behaviour support training will be provided but it's important you've supported someone with complex behaviours and/or mental health needs before
- 'Stacey' would also like support with her medication, food shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry
- 'Stacey' can complete her own personal care routines but appreciates some friendly encouragement and prompts

What shifts are available?

  • Shifts start at 10am one day and finish at 10am the following day with a sleepover shift included (sleepover pay is £45 per shift)
  • There are also day shifts from 11am 7pm and some standby shifts in case of emergencies
  • We're looking for people with flexibility to work on a rota basis that includes a combination of weekdays and weekends
  • Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work life balance something we're very passionate about
I'm interested How do I apply?

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
  • As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
  • British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications
  • Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

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