Support worker - united kingdom, ipswich, suffolk

support workers needed!

gbp9.60 per hour

ipswich, ip1

car drivers with their own vehicles would be desirable.

vacancies available:

permanent part time contract- 28 hours per week

permanent part time contract- 21 hours per week

permanent part time (including waking nights)- 18 hours per week

who will i be supporting?

an energetic group of three gentleman aged between 20-30.

1:1 support whilst at home and 2:1 support in the community.

they are all very active gentleman and enjoy gong to the cinema, swimming, bounce, music events, outdoor activities and spending time with their family and friends.

what will i be doing?

you will be working in a team of experienced and dedicated support workers. no lone working, there is always three to four staff members on shift at one time.

you will be responsible for the day-to-day home management and support.

you will be using your initiative for plan for activities in advance.

you will also be supporting with organising and ordering medication, meal planning, and all other aspects associated with running a home.

you will support with personal and intimate care.

what training and development is available?

we provide a full induction and training when you join us.

in addition to regular 1-2-1s and annual appraisals, we will help you develop and progress your career.

we will pay for and support you to complete the care certificate, a requirement for people working in the health and social care sector.

you will have access to our comprehensive training platform, learning connect.

our award-winning career development programme, aspire, will support your career path choices, providing you with the skills and knowledge to make the leap to the next level, including personal coaching.

we award financial bonuses to colleagues for every five years of employment, through our long service awards.

why choose dimensions?

dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the great places to work programme in 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022

we are a values-driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do

we care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network

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

if you refer a friend to us and if they are successfully employed, you'll receive a gbp500 bonus

we offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses

childcare vouchers, our bike to work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships are also available

i'm interested! how do i apply?

click "apply now" to complete a short application - we look forward to hearing from you!

other important information:

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

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

we welcome applications from everyone with 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

as part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. please contact the resourcing consultant team on if you require adjustments

british sign language (bsl) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications

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