Male Support Worker

£12.10 per hour & £60 per sleep in shift
Full-time or part-time - 30, 32 or 37.5 hours per week
Full UK driving licence essential
Newcastle, NE5
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Come and make a positive difference in someone's life!
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Who will I be supporting?

A young, polite, autistic gentleman in his 30s who loves chatting to people
He loves Bangladeshi culture and food, and he makes an awesome curry!
He enjoys watching movies, listening to music, baking cakes, and catching up with his family
Recently he got a car, and he is loving the extra independence it's given him, so you'll need a full UK driving licence to join his support team, so that he can continue to visit his favourite places!
This gentleman is a complex young man with mental health needs and a forensic history - you will receive extensive person centred training but it's essential that you have some previous experience supporting individuals with complex mental health and/or behavioural needs in order to be considered
What will I be doing?

You will be supporting him to live his life how he chooses, to be himself and to achieve his goals
You will be supporting him with his medication, food shopping, and household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry
You will also be implementing person-centred behavioural support strategies when he's experiencing behaviours of distress - training provided
What shifts are available?

This gentleman is supported 2:1 during the day and 1:1 at night
Shifts start at 9am one day and finish at 9am the following day with a sleepover shift included
Day shifts start at 9am until 6pm
We're looking for someone with flexibility to work a combination of these shifts across weekdays and weekends on a rota basis
Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work life balance
We can accommodate part-time or full-time hours - just let us know your preference when you apply
Why should I 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're 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're successfully employed, you'll receive a £200 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
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
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 03003039150 if you require adjustments
British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications