Support Worker

Job Description

Support Worker£8.91 per hourFull-time, 37.5 hours per weekFull UK driving licence essentialSheffield, S12Are you committed to supporting others to live the lives they choose It takes empathy, compassion and commitment to be an outstanding Support Workerif you have these qualities already, well provide you with all of the training you need to set you upfor a fantastic career in social care!Were currently supporting a fabulous gentleman in his 60s in the S12 area of Sheffield. He has a learning disability, autism, requires support with his mental health and can display behaviour that others may find challenging. Were looking for kind, friendly,patient and resilient people to join his team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week.Your role is to support him to live the life he chooses, which includes engaging in the activities he enjoys. He loves going to the local shops, going for drives in the countryside and walking. Hes also really into his garden and loves animals so enjoysgoing to the zoo and petting farms.He requires full support with his personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, grocery shopping and household tasks including cooking, cleaning and laundry. He has his own Motability vehicle so whilst you dont need your own car, its importantthat you have a full UK driving licence and are over the age of 25 for insurance purposes.Full training and support are provided, so whilst experience is always welcome, its certainly not essential. Whats more important to us, is that your values are aligned with ours - ambition, courage, integrity, partnership and respect.Day shifts are 8am8pm and waking nights are 8pm8am. Support is two to one during the day and one to one at night. Were looking for people who can work flexibly on the rota working a combination of these shifts across weekdays, weekends and your shareof bank holidays. At Dimensions, we value a healthy work / life balance so you will receive your rota 4 weeks in advance.There is driveway parking available for staff cars and good public transport links.For further information about the role, please contact Layla on .Your rewardsDimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places to Work programme 2019, 2020 & 2021.A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached.Apply nowApplications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled. If youre excited by this opportunity, dont delay, apply today! We look forward to receiving your application.

• 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, trainingand 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.