Join Our Team as a Support Worker in West Bromwich Location: West Bromwich, B70 (Just a 5min Walk from Edward Street Hospital) Pay Rate: £12.31 Per Hour Hours: Part Time / 24 Hours Per Week Requirements: Experience with autism Are you enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about making a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team in West Bromwich Who Will You Be Supporting? You will be supporting a gentleman in his 60s with learning disabilities and autism. He requires 1:1 support at all times and 2:1 support in the community and for personal care. He enjoys: Going Out: Loves visiting the pub and socializing Football: A big fan of West Bromwich Albion, hoping to attend a live match. Music: Enjoys 80s music. Quiet Time: Prefers a quiet environment and loves his blanket Sweet Treats: Has a sweet tooth and loves cakes and biscuits. Sensory Rooms: Enjoys spending time in sensory rooms. Recovery: Currently recovering from an injury with the goal of returning to full mobility. What Will You Be Doing? Each day will be different, but you will be supporting with: Personal Care: Providing assistance with personal care tasks, including the use of hoists. Community Support: Offering 2:1 support when out in the community. Mobility Assistance: Supporting him as he uses a wheelchair and works towards full mobility. Meal Preparation: Preparing meals and supporting him with his dietary needs. Medication Administration: Ensuring he receives his medication as prescribed. Communication: Providing clear and confident communication, following his communication passport. Engagement: Encouraging participation in activities he enjoys, such as football, music, snooker, and shopping. We are looking for someone who is strong-willed, patient, and empathetic. To be a great match you should be: Experienced with Autism: Comfortable working with individuals with autism. Strong Communicator: Able to provide clear and confident communication. Positive and Resilient: Capable of seeing the positives and coping in a loud environment. Active and Confident: Confident in learning how to support with manual handling. Shift Patterns: Flexible Across the Week: Weekdays 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (potential to finish early) Sometimes shifts can be subject to change to cover for leave. Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance. 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 seven 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. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual. 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