Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Overview

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We believe anyone has the potential to 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 .

At Dimensions, every day is a chance to make a real difference. As a Support Worker in Castlefield, you'll bring purpose and stability to someone's life - helping an autistic man enjoy the routines and moments that matter most to him. Recognised as a Great Place to Work for seven years running, we'll support you to grow, feel valued, and take pride in the difference you make every single day.

We are currently supporting a fabulous gentleman in his 40s who is blind and has autism. He lives in his own home in the Castleford area and is looking for positive and ambitious people to join his support team. He requires support with his personal care, meal preparation, medication administration and household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundry. He's a fun and friendly gentleman who loves spending time with his family, being on his swing, playing with sensory toys, baking, walking and being out and about in his garden.

No two days are the same! The people we support have funded Motability car to further support their independence, so it's essential that you have a Full UK Automatic driving licence and are comfortable driving other people's cars.

• Support with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration and household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundry.
• Assist with activities of daily living to promote independence and well-being.
• Provide companionship and engage in activities aligned with the gentleman's interests.
• Work as part of a support team and communicate effectively with family and colleagues.
• Comply with care plans, policies and procedures, and safeguarding requirements.

• Full UK Automatic driving licence and comfortable driving other people's cars.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends; shift patterns typically 8:30–22:30 and 8:30–17:00.
• Ability to support with personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Commitment to Dimensions' values and ongoing professional development.

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you choose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
• Salary advance scheme (up to 50% of earned pay before payday)
• High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us