Female Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Chippenham, Wiltshire

Female Support Worker

£13

Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Chippenham, Wiltshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 29 May | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: d80eef1baf6e4988a6a186d5b87756e9

Location ref: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Full Job Description

We're looking for a caring, creative and motivated Female Support Worker to join our team in Chippenham (SN14), supporting two individuals in their 30s with complex needs. This is a rewarding, relationship-focused role where you'll provide a mixture of 1:1 and 2:1 support, helping each person build independence, maintain meaningful relationships and enjoy life to the fullest. You'll be part of a supportive and imaginative team that values creativity, positivity and person-centred care. Who you will be supporting You'll support two vibrant individuals with unique personalities and interests:

  • Gentleman: Loves gaming, enjoys social outings, and plays an active role in planning events such as the South West Summer BBQ and "Everyone Counts." He has a great sense of humour and thrives on positive, engaging support.
  • Lady: Friendly and chatty, loves singing (especially Ed Sheeran), role play and meaningful conversations. She adores animals (particularly her cat Carl) and is working on building and maintaining friendships.
  • Both individuals live with:
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Epilepsy
  • Learning disabilities
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Your support will help them continue to grow in confidence, independence and social connection. What you will be doing You'll provide high-quality, person-centred support, including:
  • Providing personal care, including prompting with dressing and showering
  • Encouraging independence and choice
  • Supporting hobbies, interests and community activities
  • Helping build and maintain social relationships
  • Supporting daily routines and wellbeing
  • Working collaboratively with a creative and supportive team
  • Your role will focus on enabling choice, independence and positive outcomes every day. Shift patterns This is a 37.5-hour role, including a mix of shifts:
  • Long day + sleep-in: 9:00am - 9:00am (next day)
  • Sleep-in: 11:00pm - 8:00am
  • Day shifts:
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 9:00am - 12:00pm (with sleep-in)
  • Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

  • Caring, compassionate and patient
  • Positive, upbeat and motivating
  • Creative and imaginative, bringing new ideas into support
  • A great communicator and good listener
  • A strong team player with a positive outlook
  • Motivated to help people build independence and confidence
  • Comfortable supporting personal care
  • Ideally a driver (auto-friendly), but not essential
  • Experience is helpful, but not essential - full training will be provided.

    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. Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row.

  • A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work
  • Flexible shift patterns to support your work-life balance
  • 30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Supported Learn to Drive scheme (up to 30 lessons + tests paid for)
  • Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% of earned pay before payday
  • High Street discounts (retail, entertainment, gyms, dining)
  • Life Assurance and Company Pension
  • Industry-leading training
  • Enhanced DBS paid for by us, An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/female-support-worker-126902959