Job Description
Full time Male Support Worker (37.5 hours/week)
Location: Lymington, Hampshire (SO41)
Driver with Own Car:Due to the location of the homes and limited public transport options, having your own vehicle is essential.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate male Support Worker to join our team in Lymington. In this role, you will work across two homes, providing essential support to two gentlemen in their 20s and 30s who have high levels of Autism and behaviours of distress.
Shift Pattern: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM / 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM (with Sleep-In Shifts)
Why Join Us?
At Dimensions, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care and support for people with learning disabilities and autism across England and Wales. You’ll have the opportunity to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of the individuals you support.
What We’re Looking For:
- Lone Working Experience Required: Previous experience in supporting individuals with Autism and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans is crucial for this role.
- Care Duties: You’ll assist with personal care and administer medication, following established care plans.
Join us and start your day knowing you’ll be making a positive difference in the lives of those you support.
Apply today to become part of a leading social care provider dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with learning disabilities and autism.
"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010."
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!
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.
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- 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.
Dimensions is a national social care company and we are proud to have been recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute three years in a row.
As one of the country’s largest not-for-profits supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of distress, and complex needs, we are driven by our values. People with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do and we want every person we support to have a great life, with excellent outcomes.
Dimensions has hundreds of services across England and Wales and have over 5000 colleagues supporting more than 2,500 people.
Our head office is based in Theale (Reading), however since the pandemic all business support staff now work from home, with access to work in shared workspaces.
We are always working to improve standards – our own and across the sector. Dimensions was one of the pioneers of personalised support, showing how it works in practice, and enabling thousands of people to have greater choice and control. We continue to be innovative in our approach, and our Strategy for 2025 outlines our commitment to becoming a leader in our sector.