Female Support Worker

Dimensions; Birchfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in Cradley Heath seeks a Female Support Worker to assist a woman in her daily activities. The role involves providing personal care, meal preparation, and support tailored to her interests. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for creating meaningful connections. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate and a supportive team environment, making a tangible difference in someone's life.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

DBS cost covered

Referral bonus of £200

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and entertainment

Qualifications

• Female support worker (Genuine Occupational Requirement)
• Passionate about person-centred care.
• Desirable experience with diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and meal preparation.
• Administer medication with diabetes experience desirable.
• Support in a calm, structured environment.

Skills

Active and creative personality

Strong focus and vigilance

Good cooking skills

Experience with diabetes

Job description

Overview

Female Support Worker - Person-Centred Role in B64 (Cradley Heath)

Location: B64 - Cradley Heath (Just a 9min Walk From Old Hill, Cradley Heath Train Station)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Pay Rate: £12.35 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift

Gender Requirement: Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You'll be supporting a woman who enjoys a calm, structured lifestyle with meaningful routines. She loves:

• Going on walks
• Sitting in the garden with a cup of tea
• Tidying up and packing bags
• Caribbean cuisine
• Person-centred activities that reflect her interests and values

Support Overview

Support Type: 1:1 and occasional 2:1

Shift Pattern (Set Rota):

1. Week 1:

• Wednesday: 7:30am-9:30pm
• Thursday: 12pm-9:30pm
• Saturday: 7:30am-2:30pm
• Sunday: 2:30pm-9:30pm

Week 2:

• Monday: 7:30am-9:30pm
• Wednesday: 7:30am-9:30pm
• Thursday: 12pm-9:30pm

Support Needs

• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Medication administration (diabetes experience desirable)
• No hoist or wheelchair use
• No support in eating required

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualities:

• Female support worker (GOR applies)
• Active and creative personality
• Strong focus and vigilance
• Good cooking skills
• Passionate about person-centred care
• Experience with diabetes is desirable but not essential

Why Join Us?

• A calm, structured support setting
• Opportunity to build a meaningful relationship
• Supportive team and training provided
• Make a real difference in someone's daily life

Why Choose Dimensions?

• 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.

Other Important Information

• 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.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!