Female Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Calne; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Female Support Worker in Calne, supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities. This role involves promoting independence, engaging in fun activities, and building strong relationships. Work alongside a dedicated team in a rewarding environment that values creativity and individual needs.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Paid training and career development opportunities

Referral bonus of £200

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and entertainment

Qualifications

• Upbeat, encouraging, and full of positive energy.
• Creative and person-centred, tailoring support to individual needs.
• Proactive and supportive, willing to try new activities.

Responsibilities

• Promoting independence and encouraging confidence in daily routines.
• Engaging clients in clubs, events, and creative sessions.
• Assisting with meal prep, medication, and personal care.

Skills

Confidence

Creativity

Positive Energy

Great Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker in Calne (SN11)
Location: Calne, SN11 (Just a 4min Drive from Castlefields Canal & River Park)
Pay Rate: £12.83 per hour (£50 per sleep-in shift)
Position: Full-Time or Part-Time
Driver Requirement: Preference given to applicants with Full UK Driving Licence & Own Vehicle

Are you creative, confident, and passionate about helping others thrive? We’re looking for a Female Support Worker to join our friendly and proactive team in Calne, supporting two vibrant young ladies in their 20s with autism, Down’s syndrome, and learning disabilities.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You’ll be supporting two wonderful ladies who are due to move into their first home together and love to live life to the fullest. They enjoy a wide range of fun and social activities, including:

• Horse riding, arts & crafts, and pottery
• Animal therapy and drumming sessions
• Phab Club – music, discos, and social events
• Exploring new hobbies and building new skills

Their families are very involved in their lives. Your role will be to help them grow in confidence, explore new experiences, and enjoy a shared yet individualised lifestyle.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Support Worker, you’ll be:

• Promoting Independence: Encouraging confidence and self-assurance in daily routines and new experiences.
• Engaging in Activities: Supporting them to attend clubs, events, and creative sessions.
• Daily Living Support: Assisting with meal prep, medication, and verbal prompts for personal care.
• Building Relationships: Creating strong, person-centred partnerships with the people you support and their families.
• Being Creative & Proactive: Bringing fresh ideas and energy to help them discover new interests and opportunities.

Shift Patterns:

• Day Shifts:
  • 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Long Days: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• We are also seeking support workers that would be flexible to work Sleep-In Shifts.
• Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Upbeat & Encouraging: Confident, self-assured, and full of positive energy.
• Creative & Person-Centred: Brings new ideas and tailors support to individual needs.
• Proactive & Supportive: Not afraid to venture out and try new things.
• Great Communicator: Clear, kind, and confident in building rapport.
• Team-Oriented: Works well with others and values strong family partnerships.

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.
• 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!

Salary / Benefits:£12.83 Per Hour