Lead Support Worker

In response to the unprecedented events we are currently experiencing due to the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19, at this time we will be conducting our interviews via video calls. Lead Support Worker - New Milton Full time - 37.5 hours per week Are you experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities? Join our innovative team based in New Milton where you can lead by example, enjoying an excellent training programme, strong career progression - and deliver outstanding support through the unique ‘Activate’ model, proven to make a measurable difference to people’s lives and your professional satisfaction. As a Lead Support Worker, you will assist the Locality Manager and Assistant Locality Manager in maintaining a high quality level of support, acting as a role practitioner, coaching and mentoring Support Workers and relief Support Workers to ensure the people supported achieve the outcomes identified within their support plans. You will promote Active Support and complete possibility analyses around all of the Activate domains (we will teach you how to do this) and contribute and coordinate the wider team approach in meeting the needs of people we support. Please see the full job description attached for more information about the role. To be considered for this role you will need to hold a full UK/EU driving licence. Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme. Your rewards For a full list of rewards, visit our careers page at www.dimensions-uk.org/careers Apply now If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail please call Christine Horsham on 07507128791. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions. We welcome applications from everyone 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 As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application in one of our offices using assistive technology. We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.