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Do you love cats? If you think they are beautiful, purring, intelligent pets that love and entertain us every day, then come and join Dimensions as a Support worker where you will be supporting "Mark" who has a very clever cat called Barney!
- Male Support Worker
- Full time or part time hours considered.
- Days and waking night positions available.
- Comberton, Cambridgeshire.
- £12.32 per hour / £24,090.07 per annum
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.
Are you kind, caring and compassionate? If so, find your new social care role at Dimensions. For various reasons and at different stages in their lives, some people need support to develop and maintain their independence, dignity and control. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting adults to join our team in Comberton, Cambridgeshire working days or night shifts on either a full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time basis.
This position will be supporting one gentleman who loves being outside in the fresh air. He has his own allotment where he enjoys growing fruit and vegetables and gardening to support his physical health and mental wellbeing. This gentleman also has a very friendly and clever cat called Barney, who often opens doors rather than using his cat flap!
You will also support "Mark" with developing and understanding his emotions, developing effective ways to communicate his needs, developing empathy for the needs of others, and learning about and understanding his health needs.
This is a challenging and demanding role that requires you to draw on your compassion, resilience, and a non-judgemental attitude. You will need a sound understanding of risk management and the ability to maintain appropriate structures and boundaries.
Shift and rota pattern:
- At Dimensions, we value a work / life balance so you will receive your rota at least 4 weeks in advance.
- Shifts patterns are 7:30am-10pm with sleep-ins.
- Waking nights will be 9:30pm-7:30am.
- We are looking for people with flexibility to work these shifts across weekdays, weekends, and a share of the bank holidays.
Join us today and receive our sector-leading benefits package!
- 30 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days.
- 10% enhancement for working overtime.
- Sleep-in payments of £45.00* available in addition to basic pay. (*In some areas of the business you may receive a lower basic sleep-in payment and a further top-up payment).
- Paid training with financial bonuses for completion of awards and diplomas
- Discounts on shopping and days out.
- £500 bonus for introducing a friend to us, if we employ them.
- Discounts on Vodafone monthly tariffs
Apply now.
We recruit based on values so whilst previous experience is always welcome, it is certainly not essential as full specialist training and support will be provided. We just need to come with an open mind, shared values, and an eagerness to learn.
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
- Gender is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
- 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.
