Join Our Team as a Relief Support Worker in Newbury!
Pay:
£12.21 per hour (+12.07% Additional Accrual) Position:
Relief / Bank Location:
Newbury, RG19 (Just a 6 min drive from Newbury Train Station!) Requirements:
Full UK Driving Licence Covering Manual Vehicles
Are you looking for a flexible role that fits around your life? As a Relief Support Worker, you choose your hours with no obligation to accept shifts. Enjoy an enhanced rate of £13.68 per hour, including an additional 12.07% for every hour worked.
Who Will I Be Supporting?
You'll be working at a welcoming respite support service with six rooms, providing care for individuals who stay for varying durations-from weekends to several months. We support individuals with
learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs,
fostering close relationships with their families to provide holistic care.
Our residents love to:
Go on exciting day trips to the zoo. Relax at the cinema or enjoy a swim. Explore new places on holidays.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy learning new skills while embracing daily challenges, this role is perfect for you.
What Will You Be Doing?
Empowering Independence:
Support people to live their lives how they choose and achieve their goals. Daily Living Support:
Provide varying levels of personal care, meal preparation, medication, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Providing Care:
Support individuals with health needs such as stoma care, PEG feeding, epilepsy, and more.
Flexible Shift Patterns
Day Shifts:
7:00am - 2:30pm Day Sleep-Ins Shifts:
2:30pm - 7am the following day (Includes £50 sleep-in shift) Sleep-In Shifts:
10pm - 7am (Paid To Sleep) Waking Night Shifts : 10pm - 7am Weekend Availability is Highly Valued:
You get to choose the shifts that suit you however we're especially seeking candidates with availability to cover weekend shifts.
Rotas are provided in advance, ensuring a balanced and manageable work-life schedule.
Why Choose Dimensions?
Award-Winning Workplace:
Recognised as one of the UK's best workplaces in the 'super large' category by the Great Place to Work Institute six years in a row. Generous Leave:
30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave. Career Development:
Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses. Well-Being Focus:
Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network. Values-Driven:
We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do. Referral Bonus:
Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they're successfully employed. Additional Perks:
Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.
Other Important Information
Immediate Reviews:
Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled. Equality Commitment:
Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. DBS Disclosure:
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions. Inclusive Workforce:
We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce. Disability Confident:
We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. BSL Support:
British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!