Support Worker, Mental Health

Dimensions is proud to have been chosen to provide the support for a gentleman, 'D' who lives in his own home, in Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran NP44 8TX
. Over the coming months, we will be working with D, and his current support providers, to ensure D feels safe and secure as he builds relationships with his new support team.

D can experience anxiety, can have complex emotional responses to people and situations and will sometimes see and hear things that are not there. D is comforted by repetition, so your patience and understanding in this regard is essential. It is essential that you have experience of supporting people who can have complex emotional responses, along with the ability to work with the utmost respect, integrity and compassion.

To become part of D's support team, you will need to be able to demonstrate:

• a sound understanding of the complexities of autism, epilepsy, anxiety and fluctuating mental health.
• a good understanding of positive behaviour support.
• a strong understanding of working in partnership with D, your colleagues, our external partners and D's family, to ensure the best outcomes are achieved with him.
• an empathic ability to enable people, who can struggle to regulate their emotions, to feel grounded and secure.
• astute communication skills and the ability to read D's mood through his body language and vocalisations.
• are willing to undertake Positive Behaviour Management practical & theoretical training.
• a positive approach to risk taking.

In addition you will:

• enjoy adapting your support style to D's needs on any given day.
• have a strong sense of the importance of maintaining relationships with family and friends.
• be able to work as part of a team and follow clear support guidance.
• understand, and not take personally, behaviours of distress which may be displayed.
• be comfortable to provide intimate personal care respectfully.
• have the opportunity to support a person with a large interest in Welsh culture and customs.
• be able to drive as this role requires traveling to support locations.
• receive fully-funded training and mentoring.
• be granted enhanced DBS disclosure; cost will be incurred by Dimensions.
• have access to salary advance scheme allowing up to 50% of earned money before payday.
• benefit from support to complete application as part of reasoned adjustments.
• access BSL translated videos for recruitment.

Hourly Rate £13.86. Sleep nights are paid at £50 per night. Full-time. Day shifts - 12 hour shifts. Drivers only due to the people we support wanting to go out and about! 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!

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.