Support Worker Waking Nights

Overview

Dimensions are proud to provide support for a gentleman, 'D', who lives in his own home in Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran NP44 8TX
. We will work with D and his current support providers to help him feel safe and secure as he builds relationships with his new support team.

'D' is a 62‑year‑old man with a moderate‑severe learning disability, epilepsy, an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder. He can experience anxiety, complex emotional responses, and may see and hear things that are not there. He is comforted by repetition, so patience and understanding are essential.

• Provide support 1–4 nights per week.
• Drivers preferred due to the location of the home.
• Support an individual with a strong interest in Welsh culture and customs (good knowledge of Welsh culture an advantage).
• Adapt your support style to D’s needs on any given day.
• Maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Work as part of a team and follow clear support guidance.
• Understand and not take personally behaviours of distress which may be displayed.
• Provide intimate personal care respectfully.

• Sound understanding of the complexities of autism, epilepsy, anxiety and fluctuating mental health.
• Good understanding of positive behaviour support.
• Strong understanding of working in partnership with D, colleagues, external partners and family to achieve the best outcomes.
• Empathic ability to enable people to feel grounded and secure.
• Astute communication skills and ability to read D’s mood through body language and vocalisations.
• Willing to undertake Positive Behaviour Management practical and theoretical training.
• Positive approach to risk taking.

• 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.

• Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations accredited by the Great Places to Work programme in 2024—now six years in a row.
• On‑going, fully-funded training and mentoring, generous benefits, job satisfaction and security, genuine career prospects, inclusive and caring work environment celebrating diversity, championing mental well‑being and encouraging employee recognition.
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required; the cost 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. The symbol of Jobcentre Plus recognises our commitment to employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.
• We offer a salary advance scheme up to 50% of earned money before payday.
• We can provide support to complete your application—please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on .
• We now have British Sign Language translated videos for all recruitment.