Dimensions
Job title:
Support Worker
Company
Dimensions
Job description
Seeking a warm hearted female support worker in Bridgend*Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
- Hourly Rate £12.00; sleep nights paid at £50 per night
- Full-time or part-time hours
- Shifts available: 8am-4pm; 10am-8pm; 8am-9pm; 3pm-10pm
- It is essential that you hold a full UK, EU or International Driving Licence from a designated country, as the people you will be supporting ask that you are able to drive their mobility vehicles.
Are you looking for a more meaningful job? Do you want to be able to come home after every shift knowing you’ve made a real difference to the lives of those in your local community who have learning disabilities and/or autism? More importantly, do you adore being around other energetic, larger than life, inspiring women? If so, then why not apply to become our newest part-time Female Support Worker based in Bridgend where three other amazing women are waiting to welcome you into their home.In Brackla, Bridgend (CF31), our passionate, friendly and all-female team support three fantastic and fun females, who share a very lively home together.You will be supporting three wonderful ladies who share a lust for life that’s incredibly contagious and can’t be extinguished!Each lady loves getting out and about (which is why it’s so important you have a full UK driver’s license); they enjoy trips to the beach and to the zoo, they love being wined and dined, relaxing with pamper sessions, going shopping, and attending gigs. The ladies also love sensory activities (particularly water-based interests), as well as arts and crafts, attending day centres, and visiting church.It’s also important to note that one of the ladies has epilepsy, one is a wheelchair user (so will require your assistance with her mobility), and one uses a wheelchair when getting out and about so will need your support with this. Each lady will also require your respectful assistance with personal care as and when required.Every day will be different, and rewarding, as you encourage and empower each lady to be actively engaged in every aspect of their daily lives – this will include accompanying to favoured activities, supporting with daily living skills, administering medication and supporting with personal care and mobility assistance, if needed.At Dimensions, we believe it is who you are as a person – and the difference you can bring to lives of the people you will be supporting – that is more important than experience. Whether you are new to support work, or have supported people previously, we want to hear from you! We will give you all the training you need to be become an amazing support worker for the people you will be working with. You will find no other role more personally fulfilling, and professionally rewarding, than becoming a Support Worker with Dimensions.Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row! On top of on-going, fully-funded training and mentoring, we offer all our colleagues generous benefits; job satisfaction and job security, genuine career prospects, and an inclusive, caring work environment that celebrates diversity, champions mental well-being, and encourages employee recognition.For further information about the role, the shifts available, and the people we support, please contact our Internal Resourcing Consultant, Ronnie Lillywhite on [email protected]Apply now or please share this vacancy with someone you think would make an amazing Support Worker!The position will be filled as soon as the people we support have found their new support worker
- 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
- 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
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you’ve earned before payday.
- 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.
Expected salary
Location
Bridgend
Job date
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:20:47 GMT
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