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Poole, Dorset
Support Worker
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Salary: 8.75 per hour to 9.50 per hour |
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Overview
During uncertain times it has never been better to start looking for a brand new challenge One that is very rewarding? One that will make each and everyday different? Working with a team that is full of knowledge and will offer full support This is the advert for you We are recruiting for Support Workers to work flexibly across two services in the Broadstone and Parkstone areas. Dimensions is an award winning, life changing, not-for-profit charity which promotes independence for every individual. We pride ourselves on being a values-based employer and if you are looking for a career in care – there couldn't be anything more rewarding. We support people with learning disabilities and autism, personal care, epilepsy and complex health needs. If you have a caring, kind and thoughtful nature, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting role supporting people with complex health needs. The role is flexible working across two different homes supporting a range of young individuals. We support people to carry out lots of fun activities such as going to the cinema, bowling, pottery, arts and crafts along with bigger trips to places such as Longleat Safari Park and the O2 Arena to watch shows such as Disney on Ice. This role really is varied and very fun. The hourly rate varies depending on the person that you are supporting and the skills they require you to have. Full training and lots of support is provided to the successful candidate throughout probation and ongoing. The role will involve: Helping people learn the skills they need to live the life they choose Personal care Support with shopping, housework including cleaning and laundry Supporting with medication Manual Handling Taking part in fun activities A full UK/EU Drivers Licence is desirable for this role but not essential. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. For more information about the service and people we support, please contact Louise on 07393 460768. About you We believe anyone has the potential be a great support worker, no matter your background, as long as you share our values; respect, partnership, courage, ambition and integrity – that's why we recruit based on values and not skills or experience. For more information on our values based recruitment click here Your rewards A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached Apply now 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/89946109