Female Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimensions seeks empathetic Female Support Workers in Bracknell to assist individuals with learning disabilities. Responsibilities involve personal care, meal prep, and engaging in social activities. Offering £12.65 per hour and varied shifts, training is provided for those new to this role.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Referral bonus of £500

Paid training and development

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and services

Comprehensive well-being strategy

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and finances.
• Engage clients in social and recreational activities.
• Work sleep-in shifts and varied patterns.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Female Support Worker - Bracknell
Full & Par-Time Positions Available
£12.65 per hour (Sleep-shifts paid at an allowance of £50 per shift)

Would you like a role where you make a meaningful difference every day?Dimensionsis seekingFemale Support Workersin Bracknell.

Supporting 2 ladies and 2 gents, aged 30’s-60’s who have learning disabilities,Support Workerswill find themselves part of a young at heart, outgoing household. The people we support would love us to list everything they do here but we don’t have the space! To give you an idea, some of the things you may get involved with include:

• Going bowling
• Arts and Crafts
• Shopping at The Range, Charity Shops and Poundland
• Meals out at The Running Horse, Morrisons Café & Greggs (to name a few)
• Being an active part of the local learning disabilities community – there’s always a birthday party or function to be at!
• Trips to the cinema or bowling
• Going dancing at local discos

The people we support are happy to meetSupport Workershave not done this type of role before andDimensionsprovide all colleagues withfull training. They are also happy to meet people looking forfull orpart-time work.

Shift patterns at this home are varied but include a mixture of mornings, evening and weekends, we also needSupport Workersto be able to worksleep in shifts. Dimensionscan offer apayrate of £12.65 per hour. (Sleep in shifts are paid at £50).

Support Workersmay also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and personal care.

Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:

• 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
• If you refer a friend to us and if they’re successfully employed, you’ll receive a £500 bonus
• We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
• Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership and mobile phone tariffs
• We’re a values-driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
• We care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
• Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the Great Places to Work programme in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023

Other important information:

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions
• We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce
• 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 03003039150 if you require adjustments
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010