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Tyler left his old job wanting to do something different, he considered support work but wasn't sure if it would be right for him; but not long after starting his role he fell in love with it. Hear more about Tyler's story to support work in our recent Youtube video.
Supporting Nigel - As one of the country’s largest not-for-profits supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of distress and complex needs, we are driven by our values. People with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do and we want every person we support to have a great life, with excellent outcomes.
Can the Government's new National Care Service give hope for social care workers and for people who rely on us? Dimensions Sam Thornton joins the UNISON Local Government podcast. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4gfZWaH
Two Discovery teams win big at this year’s National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards Discovery were part of two prestigious National Learning Disability and Autism Awards (NLDA) wins recently, at a prestigious inaugural ceremony in Birmingham. The team at Hillcrest Road based in Yeovil won in the Lord Rix Supporting Older People with Learning Disabilities Award category, celebrating excellence around supporting older people with a learning disability and autistic people. And Wincanton Logistics and Discovery, in a supported employment partnership, won The Employer of People with a Disability Award, which celebrates “exceptional employer(s) who are committed to their employees…delivering an excellent service to their customers, people with learning disabilities or people with autism and their families”.
Looking for an exciting Supported Internship opportunity in Somerset? THALES, together with Yeovil College and Discovery are offering eight spaces to young adults with SEND to learn new skills from industry experts across an academic year – starting in September 2024. Through the internship, you will gain valuable work experience and essential skills for your future career. Everyone deserves the right to thrive in life and look forward to a bright future. However, only 4.8% of people in England with a learning disability (who are known to local authorities) go on to secure paid employment, compared to 80% of their peers. This type of programme can give autistic people and people with learning disabilities a sense of independence that they may not otherwise have. It allows them opportunities to make a wider circle of friends and put their skills to use in creative ways that help lead to more fulfilling and richer lives.
Constructing a New Career in Social Care! Mark left university and worked in construction for six years. He’s now been working in care for nine. As part of his role, he learnt Makaton (a communication tool) to help communicate with the person he supports. You can now find him teaching Makaton workshops. “I feel as though Dimensions has put its faith in me.”
Adult Social Care Training. Learn more about our new induction process for all Support Workers and watch our Introduction to Induction video!
We’re one of the UK’s Best Workplaces – for the sixth year in a row!
Funding SARSAS in Somerset for females with learning disabilities and/or autism and/or female abuse victims Funding SARSAS to adapt its service further in Somerset for Autistic women and/or women with learning disabilities who have experienced sexual violence or abuse. As women with a learning disability and/or autism are, according to national statistics, four times more likely to experience abuse than non-disabled women, SARSAS (Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support) is a charity providing a ‘gold standard’ support service. Recognising a need for a more adapted service across Somerset for women with a learning disability and/or autism, SARSAS applied and were awarded a Discovery Community grant in July last year. The funding has allowed SARSAS to develop its specialist service for autistic women and women with learning disabilities in Somerset. The service provides one to one practical and emotional support, working with people for up to six months.
