Support Worker

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Experienced Support Workers

<br>£11.55 per hour

<br>Full-time contracts 37.5 hours per week

<br>Warrington, WA2

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<br>Are you an experienced Support Worker with a passion for making a difference?

<br>Are you looking for an organisation that cares about you, your well-being, and your work/life balance?

<br>Do you want to work alongside others who are as motivated and dedicated as you are?

<br>If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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<br>Who will I be supporting?

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A gentleman in his 60s who has a mild learning disability and schizophrenia

<br>He lives in his own home and is supported by two support workers at all times

<br>He loves to play pool, eat out at McDonald's and listen to music

<br>He also enjoys going bowling and train watching

<br>This gentleman experiences complex behaviours of distress so it's essential that you have previous experience supporting someone with complex behavioural and/or mental health needs in the past, in order to be the best match for his team

<br>What will I be doing?

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You will be supporting this gentleman to live his life how he chooses, to be himself, and to achieve his goals

<br>You will be supporting him with his daily living tasks like prompting with personal care, meal preparation, medication, cooking, cleaning and laundry

<br>You will be supporting him with his emotional and mental health needs, understanding his behaviours and supporting him to develop effective ways of communicating his needs

<br>What shifts are available?

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Shifts start at 7am one day and finish at 7am the following day with a sleepover shift included (sleepover pay is £45 per shift)

<br>We're looking for people with flexibility to work on a rota basis that includes a combination of weekdays and weekends

<br>Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work life balance - something we're very passionate about!

<br>Why should I choose Dimensions?

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30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave

<br>Refer a friend to us and if they're successfully employed, you'll receive a £200 bonus

<br>Paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses

<br>A Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships are also available

<br>Salary advance scheme where you can access 50% of the money you've earned before pay day

<br>I'm interested! How do I apply?

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Please click the Apply button to complete a short application

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<b>Other important information:</b><br>

Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.

<br>An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.

<br>We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce

<br>As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

<br>As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.

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