Lead Support Worker
Location: Burford, West Oxford
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Annual Salary £27,590.16 PLUS Company Benefits with a realistic earn up to salary of £34,853.50
One of our Oxford Managers is looking for a Lead Support Worker who is experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities and who shares a passion for making a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities.
Supporting four people with learning disabilities, in their very well presented house, you will have the opportunity to really get to know, and individualise your support. As a proactive, engaging and caring individual you will be a competent and confident Practice Lead for your colleagues – promoting our values and ensuring best outcomes for the people we support. Please be aware that the people we support are currently seeking a new housemate so eventually you will be part of a team supporting 5 people.
You will need to demonstrate good organisational and IT skills. With an eye for detail you will play a key role in ensuring support plans are up to date and relevant. You will aid your colleagues to maintain a high level of compliance and safety in the homes you work in.
Lead Support Workers will need to work a mixture of early (07.00-14.30) and later (14.30-22.00) shifts, there will also be a requirement to work at least one sleep-in shift per week. You will also need to be available to work on alternate weekends.
For further information about the role, the shifts patterns, and the people we support, please contact shelley.devitt@dimensions-uk.org
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2025 - On top of on-going, fully-funded training and mentoring, we offer all our colleagues generous benefits; job satisfaction and job security, genuine career prospects, and an inclusive, caring work environment that celebrates diversity, champions mental well-being, and encourages employee recognition.
Apply now or please share this vacancy with someone you think would make an amazing Lead Support Worker!
- 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
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
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