Support Worker - Providing life-changing support

Dimensions is a leading social care provider in England and Wales, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism

We are looking for experienced, compassionate, resilient and flexible support workers to join our Dimensions Team in the NE5 and NE6 areas of Newcastle

In this role you will provide support across different homes and locations to provide high quality care and support to adults with a range of needs including learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs and physical disabilities.

As a key member of our team, you will step in to provide support and continuity of care for up to 8 people we support within their own homes, ensuring everyone receives person-centred support that fully promotes their independence, dignity and well being.

The person-centred support provided will include varying elements of personal care and daily living skills, understanding and managing complex behaviours of distress, promoting community involvement and participation and supporting the development of meaningful relationships and experiences.

You must be able to work flexibly across different locations and feel confident to adapt to varied environments and levels of support.

We are looking for someone who is: -

• Compassionate, reliable and adaptable
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Willing to work across different locations within Newcastle
• Excellent communication skills
• Experienced in Social Care support (preferred but not essential as full training is provided)
• Driver preferred - holder of a valid UK driving licence (manual but willing to drive automatic)

Other responsibilities: -

• Building positive relationships with families
• Maintaining accurate records
• Following all support plans and risk management documentation
• Promote equality, inclusion and person-centred values in all aspects of your work

This is your opportunity to start a career where you are genuinely changing people’s lives and to join an award winning team in the process.

For more information about the service and people we support, please contact Claire Turrell (Locality manager) on 07384214981 or please click apply at the bottom to submit a short application.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached

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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 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
• 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.