Support Worker
Part time – 28 hrs a week
Location: Sheffield S8
Pay: £12.31
Start your day knowing you’ll make a difference - we are looking for a Support Workers to join our team in Sheffield S8 and create a positive difference that improves life for the people we support.
You will support a gentleman in his 60-ties who lives in his own flat and 24 hour support including a waking night, Paul can become distressed at times with being at home as one of the triggers and requires someone who is patient and understanding and equally enjoys going out and about.
The person we support very active and thoroughly enjoys going out, bowling, cinema, trams, bus’ trains. Paul uses minimal words to communicate however he knows what he wants and what he enjoys.
The person we support does display behaviours of distress so it is beneficial that you have experience in this area in order to support her confidently and safely. You will receive person specific behaviour support training and intervention training. We are looking for outgoing and confident support worker to support a person with behaviours of distress.
What will I be doing?
- Supporting with daily tasks around the house, cooking, cleaning & laundry
- Supporting with living her life independently in the way she wishes to lead it
- Supporting with administering medication
- Supporting in helping manage her emotions, worries and anxieties on a daily basis
- Supporting with keeping her safe whilst out in the community
Shift Patterns
We provide 24hr support so shifts will include sleep ins and you will be required to do a minimum of 1 a week.
Shift patterns are:Long Day 7am - 9pm; this can be plit into half day shifts - 7am - 2pm & 2pm - 9pm.
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2025 – 7 years in a row!.
Dimensions is a leading social care provider in England and Wales, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism
Your rewards
A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
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An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone 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
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