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Location

Weymouth, Dorset | United Kingdom

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Job description

Lead Support Worker - Female - Weymouth

£12.65 per hour

Full UK/EU Driving License Essential

Are you experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities? Join our innovative team based in Weymouthwhere you can lead by example, enjoying an excellent training programme, strong career progression - and deliver outstanding support through the unique ‘Activate’ model, proven to make a measurable difference to people’s lives and your professional satisfaction.

"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010."

Supporting the management team, you will be at the forefront of a team that support lady in her 30’s, who has learning disabilities, to lead a fulfilling independent life. The lady, who uses a wheelchair to mobilise, leads an active life. Activities the teamwill get involved with include:

• Swimming and Aquafit at 1610 in Dorchester
• Attending dance classes
• Trips out for coffee and people watching
• Listening to music
• Regular visits to see family

As this lady has her own vehicle, it is essential that Lead Support Workers hold a full UK/EU Driving License for Cars.

This is a full time position(shifts run from 08.00-15.00 and 15.00-21.00) and you would need to be able to work on alternate weekends.

The teamwill also support this lady by assisting with day-to-day tasks (which include – but are not limited to – finances, shopping, cooking & personal care)

For more information about the role, please see the attached job description.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accreditedbythe Great Places To Work programme in 2023 – now 5 years in a row!

The rewards

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If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail please call Jenniferon 07860923416.

• 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.

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