Lead Support worker - Full-Time Contract (37.5 hours per week)
Full UK Driving Licence is essential, as you will be required to drive a (Manual) mobility vehicle
Join our dedicated Dimensions team in Gosport, where we provide essential support to five gentlemen in their 20s and 30's living in their own flats. These gentlemen enjoy trampolining, ice skating and walks along the beach. As a Lead Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in assisting them with day-to-day tasks and fostering their independence.
Key Responsibilities:
Help with light household chores, including cooking and cleaning.
Support the gentlemen in developing life skills, building confidence and looking for job opportunities
Provide a compassionate and skilled approach, particularly for two of the gentlemen who may exhibit behaviours of distress.
Qualifications:
Experience in supporting individuals with autism or similar conditions.
Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
Ability to manage behaviours of distress with a calm and professional demeanor.
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 5 years in a row!
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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