Female Support Worker

Are you seeking a fresh start in a role where your life experience, empathy, and reliability truly matter? Whether you're returning to work, exploring a new path, or simply ready for a change, this opportunity offers a rewarding and supportive environment. Who Will You Be Supporting? You'll be part of a dedicated team supporting four gentlemen aged between their 20s and 40s. Each has autism, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy (well managed), and they bring warmth, humour, and a wide range of interests to every day.

• Football fans and music lovers who enjoy match days and sharing playlists
• Food enthusiasts and gamers who love home-cooked meals and Xbox sessions
• Culture seekers who enjoy museums, cathedrals, cinemas, and theatres
• Water lovers who take part in swimming and hydropool sessions (you'll need to be comfortable joining them in the water)
They are full-time wheelchair users and appreciate support staff who take the time to understand their preferences and celebrate their individuality. What Will You Be Doing? This is a hands-on, heart-led role where your support helps others live life to the fullest:
• Promoting independence by encouraging choice and participation in everyday life
• Providing daily support with personal care, medication, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe, clean home
• Sharing activities and hobbies, from football and gaming to cultural outings
• Building relationships by understanding unique communication styles and creating trust
Shift Patterns We offer a variety of shifts to suit different lifestyles, with rotas provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance:
• Day Shifts: 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 1pm-9pm
• Long Day with Sleep-In: 3pm-2pm the following day
• Sleep-In Shift: 11pm-7am, Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment: 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.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.
  
  You don't need previous care experience-just the right attitude and a willingness to learn. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, especially those bringing maturity, patience, and a sense of humour.
Ideal qualities include:
• Reliable and compassionate, with life experience that brings depth to your care
• Positive and engaging, ready to bring joy and energy to each day
• Adaptable and calm, able to handle changing situations with confidence
• Team-oriented and proactive, keen to contribute and grow within a supportive team
  
  Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK's best workplaces in the 'super large' category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they're successfully employed.
• Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.