Female Support Worker

Dimensions; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a part-time Female Support Worker in Christchurch to assist two ladies with learning disabilities. The role involves supporting their independence through daily tasks and social activities, requiring a full UK/EU driving license. The position offers a pay rate of £12.85 per hour along with benefits, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

£200 bonus for referrals

Paid training and development opportunities

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and shopping

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK/EU Manual Driving License.
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities preferred.
• Ability to assist with day-to-day tasks including finances and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support the independence of two ladies with learning disabilities.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks such as cooking and shopping.
• Engage in social activities including trips to leisure centers and shopping.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

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Female Support Worker – Christchurch (BH23)
Part-Time (28.5 hours per week averaged over a two-week rolling rota)
£12.85per Hour
Full UK/EU Manual Driving License Essential

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

Dimensionsis seekingFemaleSupport Workersto make a meaningful difference to two ladies we support inChristchurchby empowering their independence and supporting them to lead fulfilled lives.

We are able to accept applications forpart-time Female Support Workers. You will be working a mixture of early (07.00-14.30) and late (14.30-22.00) shifts & Sleep-Ins. There will be a requirement to work alternate weekends. Pay rate £12.85per hour. Sleep-in shifts are paid at an allowance of £50 per shift).

The ladies we support are in their 60’s. One has learning disabilities and the other Down’s Syndrome and a learning disability. The ladies both enjoy days full of activities and would like to meetFemale Support Workerswho can support them to:

• Going to Fresh Outlook on Tuesdays (activity club where bowling, bowls and arts & crafts happen)
• Trips to Littledown Leisure Centre to go swimming
• Going out in their cars
• Trips to the beach
• Heading into town to go shopping
• Helping to organise long weekends away
• Looking after their pet rabbit

Female Support Workerswill also support the ladies by assisting with day-to-day tasks (which include – but are not limited to – finances, shopping, cooking & personal care)

The ladies would like you to know that they use wheelchairs to be mobile. One at all times, the other when out of the house.

As these ladies have their own vehicles it is essential allFemale Support Workers hold a full UK/EU Driving License.

Benefits for Female Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:

• We offer 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 £200 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 2019-2024

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
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications