Support Worker, Caregiver

We're looking for caring, resilient and positive Support Workers to join our friendly team in Newcastle, supporting adults within 4 forensic supported living homes to build independence, develop life skills and achieve their personal goals. This is a unique opportunity to support people on their journey towards greater independence, helping them to live fulfilling lives within their community while providing the encouragement, consistency and understanding they need to succeed.

• Supporting people with daily living skills and routines.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development.
• Helping individuals access community activities, appointments and social opportunities.
• Providing emotional reassurance and practical support.
• Supporting with medication where required.
• Assisting with meal planning, shopping and household tasks.
• Promoting wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and positive outcomes.
• Following support plans and risk management strategies.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals.

No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in empowering the people we support to make choices, achieve goals and live the life they choose.

• Compassionate, patient and understanding.
• Calm and confident in challenging situations.
• Great communicators with a positive attitude.
• Passionate about supporting people to achieve their potential.
• Flexible and reliable team players.
• Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support.

Previous experience in health and social care, mental health, forensic services, supported living or behavioural support is beneficial, but just as importantly, we're looking for people with the right values and attitude.

Long Day Sleep-In

Shifts:

9am - 9am the following day Day

Shifts:

9am - 6pm Sleep-Ins: 10pm - 8am (Paid to Sleep) We provide rotas at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work-life balance, which we're very passionate about! Rewards that make a difference

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• High Street Discounts
  - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us, 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

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