You’ll be supporting a sociable young woman in her early 30s, who has a learning disability and a personality disorder, in her comfortable supported living home. She’s chatty and loves spending time with others.

She has a pet cat, so you’ll need to be comfortable around cats.

This lady requires 2:1 support at all times, meaning you’ll work alongside a colleague. She has a wide range of interests and loves trying different activities, so you’ll need to be confident supporting her with whatever she chooses to do. She can sometimes find it hard to understand her own emotions due to complex trauma, so you’ll need to be calm, patient, and able to follow her support plans closely whilst ensuring interpersonal boundaries are protected. 

Your role is to help her be herself and achieve her goals while ensuring her safety in the community.

She is independent with personal care but appreciates friendly reminders and encouragement. You’ll provide prompting and active support with:

• Meal preparation
• Medication
• Grocery shopping
• Household tasks (cooking, cleaning, laundry)

She has her own Motability car, so a full, clean UK driving licence is desirable.

Other important information:

Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone with 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
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 if you require adjustments
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You’ll need a strong understanding of risk management to maintain appropriate boundaries and structures, enabling her to live safely while reaching her goals.

Specialised Positive Behaviour Support training will be provided, but previous experience supporting people with complex behavioural, emotional, and/or mental health needs is essential.

Variety of shift patterns available however are generally 8am -10pm with a sleep-in afterwards. 
Having flexibility towards working across both weekdays and weekends is essential.
Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work life balance - something we're very passionate about!