Female Support Worker

We're looking for a calm, patient and compassionate Female Support Worker to join our service in SN16, supporting two adults in their 50s (a brother and sister) with learning disabilities. This is a unique and rewarding role where you'll provide 1:1 support in a warm, homely environment. The individuals have very different personalities and needs, so the ability to adapt your approach is essential. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, structured and positive environment where both individuals can feel comfortable, supported and empowered. Who you will be supporting You'll support a brother and sister with very different lifestyles and preferences:

• Lady: Outgoing, vibrant and sociable - enjoys holidays (especially Butlins), getting out and about and engaging in activities
• Gentleman: Prefers calm, quiet environments - enjoys trains, public transport and structured routines. He can find busy social settings overwhelming
Support needs include:
• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Support with diet and portion control
• Emotional support and behaviour management (training provided)
This is a role where understanding each person's preferences and delivering truly personalised support is key. What you will be doing You'll provide consistent, person-centred support, including:
• Supporting daily routines and independence
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting meal preparation and dietary management
• Administering medication
• Supporting community activities and outings
• Adapting your approach to suit individual needs and moods
• Promoting calm, structured and safe environments
• Building strong, trusting relationships
Shift patterns Flexible shift patterns are available, including, Experience supporting behaviours of distress is beneficial, but full training will be provided. Family involvement While day-to-day support is delivered by the team, maintaining a consistent, respectful and person-centred approach is essential to overall wellbeing. Rewards that make a difference


• Calm, patient and emotionally aware
• Able to provide a quiet, reassuring presence
• Firm but fair in your approach
• Adaptable to different personalities and support needs
• A strong relationship builder
• Reliable and consistent
• Comfortable working in a homely, personalised setting
• A confident auto driver, 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.
  
  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 seeing small differences make big changes." - Current Support Worker Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work year after year.


• Day shifts: 9:00am - 3:00pm / 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Long day + sleep-in: 9:00am - 9:00am (next day)
• Evening + sleep-in: 5:00pm - 9:00am (next day)
• Sleep-ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)
Rotas are provided in advance to support work-life balance.,
• A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supported Learn to Drive scheme (where applicable)
• Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% earned pay before payday
• High Street discounts (shopping, dining, entertainment, gyms)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry-leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us