Support Worker

Dimensions ,
Bournemouth, Dorset
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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. Start your day knowing you'll make a difference - join our team of Support Workers in Ensbury Park, Bournemouth and create a positive difference that improves the life for the people we support. Dimensions provides evidence-based outcomes-focused support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. We help people to be actively engaged in their communities. We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team to support a 33 year old male with a diagnosis of mild Learning Disability, Autism, severe anxiety and challenging behaviour to start his journey in his new home. He is generally a chatty and polite young man who is a pleasure to interact with. It is ESSENTIAL to have a full UK/EU driving licence in order to be able to drive the vehicle of the person you will be supporting His interests include; spending time on his computer, keyring collecting, going to the cinema (especially to watch Batman, Disney and Sci-Fi moves), walking, cycling, going on train journeys, listening to music, looking around charity shops, going for a latte or simply relaxing at home. He will need support with all daily living tasks and to overcome any challenges he may encounter in his new home. We are recruiting a new staff team and have two full time vacancies remaining but will consider part time hours also. If you are an active, well-motivated person who enjoys a new challenge then this could be the career for you. We are looking for individuals who share the same interests, have a fun outlook on life and can think outside the box. You will receive extensive training including training in physical intervention to ensure you are equipped in understanding the correct ways to respond, cope and react to difficult situations. , full induction to Dimensions and support with completion of the Care Certificate to enable you to fulfil the role and enhance your personal development. "Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010." Sharing in our Values We pride ourselves on being a values based employer. That means we believe passionately in: Ambition - helping people be the best they can be by: Setting personalised and challenging goals. Teaching new skills and encouraging new experiences. Courage - being brave enough to make a difference, by: Challenging what you feel is not in the best interest of the person you are supporting. Championing what they want to achieve for themselves - and helping to make it happen. Helping the people we support to explore new things - and supporting them to realise what they can achieve. Giving confidence to people in reaching their goals and not being afraid of new challenges. Inspiring innovation and supporting the courage to be creative. Integrity - being honest and fair in all the things we do, by: Communicating clearly - adapting what you say and how you say it, so that it's meaningful for the person you're supporting. Exercising confidentiality when dealing with vulnerable adults - for example, when managing financial and personal details. Partnership - working with other people to make a bigger difference, by: Understanding the varying needs and requirements of people with disabilities. Developing positive working relationships with those involved in Dimensions – including those we support, their families and carers, your internal colleagues and external agencies. Working as part of a team. Respect - treating everyone fairly and knowing that everyone's voice is important, by: Sharing our commitment to Equal Opportunities for all. Treating all people with dignity and respect. Those are the qualities that you'll need to join the team - they're beliefs shared by everyone who works with us. If you think this is the right role for you, come and make a difference to people's lives, every working day Your rewards A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached Apply now If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Nichola Ellison-Bone on 07500088175. Applications will be shortlisted on receipt with interviews arranged until the team is fully recruited. 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. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89874546

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