Support worker - united kingdom, bicester, oxfordshire

if you've been searching for a more meaningful, personally fulfilling role where you can help change people's lives for the better; be encouraged to face interesting challenges that'll help you grow both professionally and personally, where you won't have to worry about time-consuming, costly commutes, and where you know the organisation you're working with will value, support and care for you just as much as they do the people they support, then you'll want to apply to become our newest support worker based in bicester today, where all these elements you've long been searching for can be found, (and so much more!)

the important details

positions available: 3

hours: full-time (37.5) or part-time

rate: gbp10.30 per hour

location: bicester (ox26)

who you'll be supporting: in bicester, we support eight people who live together across two homes in the same street

shifts: days, evenings, sleep-ins (1-2 shifts per week), alternate weekends

do i need previous experience? no! at dimensions, we'll support - and fund - you in achieving your dream of becoming an exceptional support worker!

the role

in the beautiful, historic market town of bicester, dimensions extends its pioneering, award-winning deferential, personalised care, emotional support and galvanizing encouragement and empowerment to eight people who live together across two homes in the same street. it'll be your duty to work in partnership with your new colleagues (and the families of those we support) to help them continue living their best lives - the lives that they would love to live.

home 1 - this is a very peaceful, sensory-oriented home; you'll find no tv here! the people we support require full, intimate personal care, mobility assistance and support in preparing meals and administering peg tubes. whilst each person has their own hobbies, aspirations, and dreams, everyone in the home enjoys music, massage, reading and playing with toys.

home 2 - this is a very lively household where the people we support are always up for anything! in particular they enjoy going shopping, visiting the cinema, having a sing-song at the karaoke, and going away on day trips. like with the other people we support on this street in bicester, the individuals here also require full, intimate personal care, prompting, mobility assistance, and support in preparing meals.

your duties

as our newest team member, you'll be responsible for:

proactively empowering and encouraging the people we support to live their best lives - the lives that they choose to live. you'll achieve this by being sincerely and enthusiastically engaged in every aspect of their lives - day or night

provide them with personalised emotional support and reassurance

present bespoke, attentive prompting and personal care, mobility assistance, and mealtime support as/when required.

safeguard the people we support at all times by ensuring they're always happy and comfortable, and that the environments they're in are always tidy, sanitary, and free form risk.

why this is a life-changing role

this is not your typical "9-5" - you'll be encouraged to flourish outside of your comfort zone, and as no two days are ever the same, you'll face exciting, new challenges every day that will have positive impacts in the lives of those we support, and yours!

no more time-consuming, costly commutes to worry about - you'll only be supporting people in one home

receive fully-funded, on-going training - we provide all the resources, including mentoring, to help you reach your full potential

genuine career prospects - at dimensions, there are no glass ceilings and anything is possible! we'll motivate and support you to get you to where you want to be in your career

job security and satisfaction - our roles are not only richly rewarding, we ensure our colleagues have enviable work-life balances too!

generous colleague benefits - including discounted health and dental care; up to 35 days holiday, financial support in learning to drive, and monthly colleague recognition schemes, etc.

a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment that champions mental health wellbeing and celebrates diversity

apply now - and please don't forget to share this vacancy on your socials - the more applications, the merrier!

an enhanced dbs disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by dimensions.

we welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the uk, 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. please contact the resourcing consultant team on .

we now have british sign language (bsl) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

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