Support Worker in Market Drayton

Salary: Up to £30,537 per year (based on 45 hours per week at £13.05 per hour) + £50 per sleep-in shift

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• 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)
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us
• 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
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
• 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 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

We're looking for a proactive and engaging Support Worker to join our team in Market Drayton (TF9), supporting two gentlemen aged between their 30s and 60s with learning disabilities.

One gentleman is deaf and uses hearing aids. Both lead active and independent lives, and your role will focus on providing the right level of support while encouraging independence and choice.

The gentlemen you will support enjoy:

• Visiting a local farm
• Attending Men's Shed sessions
• Walking and staying active
• Meeting friends at a weekly social club
• Getting out and about and trying new experiences
• Spending time with people they know and trust

Support includes:

• Supporting one gentleman with aspects of personal care, including washing his hair
• Meal preparation
• Administering medication
• Supporting people to maintain their independence
• Providing support during social activities and outings
• Supporting positive and safe relationships
• Using proactive approaches and distraction techniques when required
• Supporting people to do the things that matter to them

One gentleman can experience behaviours of distress and benefits from consistent support, positive relationship building and proactive approaches.

• Day Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Late Shift: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
• Long Day: 7:00am - 10:00pm
• Sleep-in: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)

Rotas are provided in advance to support planning and work-life balance.

Location: Market Drayton (TF9)

Hours: Full Time Opportunities Available - Up to 45 Hours per Week

You'll be a great fit if you're:

• Open, honest and dependable
• Confident building positive relationships
• Patient and calm in your approach
• Comfortable supporting behaviours of distress
• Someone who enjoys being active and getting involved
• A good communicator who can adapt their approach to different people
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Able to recognise when people may need additional support
• A driver with a full UK manual driving licence

Previous support experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.

If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.

Benefits:+ Additional £50 per sleep-in shift