Dimensions
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St Albans, Hertfordshire
Support Worker - Waking Nights
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Job Type: Part-time |
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Salary: £9.54 - £9.54 Per Hour |
Overview
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. We are looking for Waking Night Male Support Workers in St Albans. You will be supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We offer fantastic benefits, training and a great team environment. This is a supported living service with six individual flats supporting adults between 22 to 57 years old. They are all very active and like to get involved with exciting activities such as swimming, sailing, trampolining, horse riding, bowling and cinema. They also like board games (Scrabble is a favourite), theme parks, local night clubs and enjoying time outdoors at holiday parks or Dunstable downs. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, energetic and happy to try new things. This role will involve managing challenging behaviours and supporting people’s needs to help them develop the skills to be independent. You will prompt with personal care and be active in assisting with their household tasks. Be prepared to work flexibly as you will be part of a wider support team.This could include working some weekends, day shifts and bank holiday. This is a part time/relief position and we can offer a range of hours from as little as 7.5 hours per week. To be considered for this opportunity you will need to hold a full UK/EU driving licence and be able to drive a manual car. "Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010." Apply today and don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2019. Your rewards A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached Apply now If being a Support Worker sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. The attached job description, person specification and additional information will provide you with lots of information on the role and Dimensions. To apply it couldn’t be simpler - just click on the button below to complete the application process. Or If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Christine Balachandre on 07768935290 or email rosie.hazellDimensions-uk.org Dimensions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions. The organisation simply wants everyone to be fairly considered, based on merit, before all checks and risk assessments are made, so don’t be put off, apply and complete the relevant sections and discuss your personal situation confidentially at interview with the hiring manager. The information disclosed will be treated in confidence. Candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity and eligibility to work in the UK. We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce As users of the disability confident scheme, 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