Support Worker2024-03-25T15:00:44+00:00
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Support Worker Job Vacancy in Headington Quarry, England, UK
Dimensions
If you’re looking to be a part of something extraordinary, where you can make a real difference to the lives of people who have learning disabilities and autism? Then look no further than becoming our newest Support Worker based in Headington, where an exciting and richly rewarding career awaits!
About the Role
At Dimensions (an award-winning, life-changing, not-for-profit charity), we’re looking to recruit compassionate, courageous and ambitious people who have a genuine interest in – and a passion for – supporting others to work flexibly with us across a variety of shifts (including sleep-ins) in Headington. Here, you’ll be helping us to support and empower three people; a gentleman in their early 20s who attends college and two ladies in their 60s, one of whom is bedbound.
What You’ll Do as a Dimensions Support Worker
Encourage and empower the people we support so that they can live their best lives – the lives that they choose
Provide intimate personal care, prompting and mobility assistance when required (some of those we support use wheelchairs when out of the house)
Be involved with every aspect of their daily lives, i.e., supporting them with shopping, their hobbies and housework (including cleaning and laundry), etc.
Administer medication and PEG tubes
We believe that everyone has the potential be a great support worker, no matter their background, which is why we primarily recruit based on values, not just skills or experience. So, whether you’ve worked in health and social care before and are looking for a more fulfilling job where your work ethic and dedication will be truly valued or you’re looking to become a part of something truly amazing – then we’d love to hear from you.
Important Things to Note
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
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.
We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.