Dimensions is an award winning, life changing, not-for-profit organisation which promotes independence for every individual. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation, and if you are looking for a career in care, there could not be anything more rewarding.
Dimensions is a leading social care provider in England and Wales, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.
Currently, we are recruiting for a Support Worker in East Finchley, London. You will support 2 ladies and 2 gentlemen aged between 47 - 59. They communicate in their own unique way. They all have amazing smiles, especially when they dance to music. They are all unique and need different levels of support. We are looking for someone who is creative and can think outside of the box, who like being active and who has a keen interest in positive behaviour support learning and developing from behavioural consultant input and coaching. . You will be part of a bigger team so it is important for you to be a team player. As a support worker you need to be caring, patient, punctual, compassionate, creative and empathic.
Whether you have experience or not, we will help support you to reach your full potential by providing you with all the necessary training, guidance and support you need to complete your care certificate and further qualifications.
Why This Role?
Enjoy a balance of teamwork and one-on-one support—build amazing relationships while working in a supportive, friendly atmosphere.
Be part of a team where the people we support choose how they spend their day—your role is to promote their independence and make each day special!
The role will involve:
- Daily walks for newspapers and balloons.
- Support with meal preparation
- Lunches at the nearest pub
- Dance and Karaoke on Sunday evenings
- Support with visits to day centres
- Helping people learn the skills they need to live the life they choose
- Support with education needs
- Personal care
- Support with shopping, housework including cleaning and laundry
- Supporting with medication
- Using computers to register daily logs and trainings
- Helping manage residents’ emotions, worries and anxieties on a daily basis
Shift Patterns:
Early shifts: 07:00 - 14:30
Late shifts: 14:30 – 22:00
Weekend and occasional bank holiday shifts expected as part of your permanent role.
Full time - 37.5 hrs a week
Part Time - 22.5 hrs a week
Benefits for Support Workers working with Dimensions include:
• A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you chose to work.
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs.
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rota)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
• High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Insurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us.
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you have earned before payday.
Apply now and make a difference!
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places to Work programme for the 7th year in a row!
• Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.
• 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 our recruitment communications
