Female Support Worker
Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Frankwell, Shropshire
Female Support Worker
£13
Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Frankwell, Shropshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 24 Apr | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: b15a1157d37049deac3b6c385965012e
Location ref: Frankwell, Shropshire
Full Job Description
We're looking for a calm, confident and caring Female Support Worker to join our small, friendly team in SY2, supporting two women in their 50s-60s with learning disabilities and additional health needs. This is a rewarding role where consistency, patience and relationship-building are key. One lady may take a little longer to warm to new staff, so we're looking for someone who brings reassurance, warmth and reliability to every shift. Who you will be supporting You'll support two ladies with a range of needs, including:
- Learning disabilities
- Epilepsy
- Dementia
- Diabetes (non-insulin dependent)
- One lady has Down syndrome, Supporting daily routines and personal care
- Preparing meals and supporting healthy eating
- Administering medication and monitoring health
- Offering reassurance and emotional support
- Encouraging independence and confidence
- Supporting walks, cinema trips and social activities
- Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, person-centred care Interests & daily life The ladies enjoy:
- Community walks
- Cinema visits
- Disco sessions
- Coffee and cake trips
- Gentle social activities and quiet time at home One lady has a cheeky sense of humour, while the other prefers a calmer pace - adapting your approach to each person is key. Shift patterns Flexible hours available up to 45 per week, including,
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Gender Requirement: 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.
- If a driving licence is required, you will need to provide this at the onboarding stage.
- As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- Support with applications is available by calling .
- British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all recruitment communications.
Patient, calm and confident - Reliable and emotionally aware
- Comfortable supporting health needs
- Compassionate and reassuring
- A good team player who builds trust
- Outgoing but gentle in approach
- Experienced in care or health-related roles (highly desirable)
- A confident UK manual driver
At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you. "Love the job role, some days it doesn't feel like work at all!" - Current Support Worker Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work year after year. - Long days: 10:00am - 8:00pm
- Early shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pm
- Late shifts: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
- Sleep-ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep) Rotas are planned in advance to support work-life balance.,
- Competitive hourly pay
- 30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
- Buy and sell holiday options
- Career development via Aspire & Dimensions Academy
- Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% earned pay before payday
- High Street and lifestyle discounts
- £200 refer-a-friend bonus
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us