Female Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Barnet, North London is seeking a Female Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs. The role includes personal care, supporting with mobility, and cooking. The company offers competitive pay, 30 days annual leave, and opportunities for career progression. Full training is provided to enhance your skills and support individuals effectively.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

30 days paid annual leave

Award-winning career development

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Pension Scheme

Enhanced DBS check paid

Salary Advance Scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK MANUAL driving licence essential.
• Calm, patient, and thoughtful approach required.
• Ability to assist individuals who use wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of daily living, including personal care.
• Support individuals with mobility needs.
• Help with cooking and meal preparation.

Skills

Experience in personal care

Ability to support individuals with disabilities

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Job description

- Female Support Worker

- Barnet, North London

- Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

- Full UK MANUAL driving licence essential.

Build a Career That Truly Makes a Difference

Are you ready for a role where your work has a real and lasting impact on people's lives? Whether you're an experienced support worker or just starting out, Dimensions will be with you every step of the way, offering full training, ongoing guidance, and the opportunity to gain qualifications like the Care Certificate.

Dimensions is a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of distress, and complex health needs. As one of the UK's leading care providers, we're proud to deliver life-changing, person-centred support.

About the Role

This opportunity is based in a registered care home in Barnet, where you'll support seven individuals, three women and four men, aged between their 50s and 90s. Each person has their own room, and the home operates with multiple staff on shift at all times. Due to the complexity of health needs, support is provided on a 2:1 basis.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting with all aspects of daily living, including personal care.

- Supporting individuals who use wheelchairs and require hoisting for safe mobility.

- Helping with feeding based on SALT assessments.

- Supporting in cooking and meal preparation, basic kitchen skills are a must.

This is a lively, joyful home where karaoke nights, football matches, and outings to local restaurants are part of everyday life. Interests across the house include music, cinema, walks, day trips, and Greek culture so if you share any of these passions, you'll fit right in!

Communication styles vary, with some people using words to communicate and others using alternative communication methods. A calm, patient, and thoughtful approach is essential. You'll also receive full training to support individuals with epilepsy and other complex medical needs.

Shifts and Working Pattern

Day shifts run between 7:00am and 9:45pm and can be split into half days (around 7.5 hours). Sleep-in shifts are also required as part of your full-time role. You'll be expected to work alternate weekends.

Shifts and Working Pattern

Day shifts run between 7:00am and 9:45pm and can be split into half days (around 7.5 hours). Sleep-in shifts are also required as part of your full-time role. You'll be expected to work alternate weekends.

Benefits of Working with Dimensions

- Competitive pay rate, with uplift for any overtime you choose to work.

- 30 days paid annual leave, rising to 35 (including public holidays - pro rata).

- Award-winning career development and genuine opportunities for progression.

- High Street Discounts - including supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, and cinemas.

- Life Assurance and a Company Pension Scheme.

- Industry-leading training, including specialist support.

- Enhanced DBS check paid for by us.

- Salary Advance Scheme - access up to 50% of earned pay before payday.

Ready to apply?

- Applications are reviewed on receipt and interviews held on a rolling basis until all roles are filled.

- We welcome applicants who have the right to work in the UK and are committed to building a diverse workforce. As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

- If you need support completing your application, please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.

- British Sign Language (BSL) videos are available for all recruitment information.

- Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.