Support Worker

Support WorkerSwansea (SA4) £10.30Full time - 37.5 hoursFull driver licence required (Car not needed)

Do I Need Previous Experience?

No Whilst it would be a bonus if you did, at Dimensions, we primarily recruit new colleagues based on values, therefore, if you join us from a different sector, we’ll support and fund you in becoming an exceptional Support Worker.

Meet “Aiden”

“Aiden” is a gentleman in his mid-40s who is excitedly searching for an upbeat, confident, patient, and resilient person to support him in living his best life - the life that he chooses to live.

“Aiden” enjoys getting out and about as often as he can; whether that’s popping into town, going away on day trips, or spending time with his pets out in his garden. “Aiden” also loves arts and crafts, listening to music, and taking part in sensory-based activities; he even has his own sensory room where he likes to go when he’d like space and time on his own. “Aiden” and his family are very close, and he always looks forward to his weekly catch up calls with his mum.

It's important to note that “Aiden” can often go days without communicating verbally, then days where he’ll talk non-stop Also, “Aiden” quite often demonstrates behaviours of distress (as he can get very, very anxious) and can sometimes react physically to those occasions of heightened stress. Therefore, it’s crucial that his new friend (because at Dimensions, this is more than just a job; our relationships with the people we support always blossom into genuine, life-long relationships), is strong, courageous, compelling, and assured enough to help him through these times.

Meet “Aaron”

“Aaron” is a gentleman in his early 70s who lives next door to “Aiden” in their home’s annex. He is eagerly awaiting someone calm, quiet, and warm-hearted to support him with living a happy, comfortable life.

As you can appreciate, “Aaron’s” pace of life is now very slow and serene; you’ll often find him spending leisure time in his garden, looking after his pet chickens. He also adores boats and thoroughly enjoys day trips to marinas, and he also loves steam trains; he’ll love it if you join him on the computer-generated train journeys he accesses on his 40” tablet. Another of “Aaron’s” passions is listening to vintage musicians, like Vera Lynn and Doris Day, and before the Covid pandemic, “Aaron” used to enjoy going out to retro Wartime Tea Dances One event each month that “Aaron” really looks forward to is going out for a pint and a meal, and to people watch.

When it comes to enjoying television, “Aaron’s” favourite programmes are Morcambe and Wise, and Only Fools & Horses, and his favourite types of movies are westerns and any film with Laurel and Hardy in.

It's important to note that “Aaron” can sometimes be quite stalwart (especially when it comes to mealtimes); he has dementia (his doors must be always locked) and he always communicates non-verbally. He’ll therefore require your attentive, deferential support with all aspects of his personal care, and when out and about your support with mobility assistance as he will use a wheelchair.

Shift Patterns: Days -7am - 3pm / 2pm - 10pm, evenings, sleep-ins (1 - 2 per week), alternate weekends

How You’ll Provide Support

As “Aiden” and “Aaron’s” new Support Worker, you’ll be expected to:

- Proactively empower and encourage them to achieve their goals; take pleasure in their hobbies, inspire them to try/experience new things whilst helping them accomplish the smallest of daily tasks that most people take for granted. You’ll achieve this by being actively and enthusiastically engaged in every aspect of his life - day or night
- Present deferential, personalised prompting; personal care, profound emotional support, and mealtime assistance as/when required.
- Safeguard both gentlemen by ensuring they’re always happy and comfortable, and that the environments they’re in are always tidy, sanitary, and free from risks.

Why This is a Life-Changing Opportunity for You
- This is not your typical “9-5” - This is a very social role where no two days are ever the same You’re guaranteed to face exciting, new challenges every day that will not only have positive impacts in the lives of those we support, but yours too
- No more time-consuming, costly commutes to worry about - you'll only be supporting the gentlemen in this one home
- Receive fully funded, on-going training - we provide all the resources, including mentoring, to help you reach your full potential
- Genuine career prospects - at Dimensions, there are no glass ceilings and anything is possible We'll motivate and support you to get you to where you want to be in your career
- Job security and satisfaction - our roles are not only richly rewarding, we ensure our colleagues have enviable work-life balances too
- Generous colleague benefits - including discounted healt