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Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Stafford!Pay: £11.55 per hour (£45 per Sleep-In Shift)Position: Part-Time (32 hours per week + Over-Time Opportunities)Location: Stafford, ST16 (Just a 5 min drive from County Hospital, Stafford)Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence & Own VehicleAre you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!Who Will I Be Supporting?You will be supporting three active gents in their 30s with learning disabilities and autism, including one who does not use words to communicate. They live together in a shared home and maintain close relationships with their families, who often visit on weekends. These individuals have vibrant interests:Active Lifestyles: Gym sessions, swimming, bowling, day trips, and countryside walks.Musical Hobbies: Drum and guitar lessons, with a drum kit available in the house.Social Activities: Enjoying outings in town, nature walks, and various day trips.We’re looking for support workers who are calm, organized, punctual, and have a bubbly, positive attitude.What Will You Be Doing?Empowering Independence: Support them in living their lives how they choose and achieving their goals.Daily Living Support: Assist with personal care, meal preparation, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.Consistent Care: Administer medication, maintain routines, and learn their preferred communication methods.Shift PatternsDay Shifts: 7:30am - 3pmDay Shifts: 3pm – 10:30pmLong Day Shifts: 7:30am - 10:30pmSleep-In Shifts: 10:30pm – 7:30am (Paid To Sleep)1-2 sleep-in shifts are required per week. Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.Why Choose Dimensions?Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute six years in a row.Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.Career Development: Access paid training and opportunities to further your career through funded accredited courses.Well-Being Focus: Benefit from our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.Values-Driven: Join a team that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.Additional Perks: Enjoy the Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.Other Important InformationImmediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned.DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!Benefits:£45 per sleep inDimensions
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