Female Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive living organization in London seeks dedicated support workers to provide personal care and assist individuals with mental health needs. The role involves ensuring a supportive and empowering environment, administering medication, and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices. Candidates should be resilient, energetic, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a rewarding career in care.

Benefits

Competitive payrate with overtime uplift

30 days paid Annual Leave

Career progression opportunities

Learn to Drive scheme (paid driving lessons)

High Street Discounts

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS check paid for

Salary advance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with mental health needs is a plus.
• No prior experience required; full training is provided.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be emotionally aware.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including assistance with daily needs.
• Administer medication and prepare meals.
• Support individuals with appointments and routines.
• Promote independence while being responsive to emotional needs.

Skills

Resilience

Confidence working with mental health

Energetic and proactive

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Full personal care, including support for one individual with a MIC-KEY button (training provided).
• Medication administration.
• Meal preparation, encouraging individuals to participate in cooking and make healthy choices.
• Supporting individuals attend appointments and maintain routines.
• Promoting independence while being responsive to emotional and mental health needs.

About the Home

This is a female-only supported living home for four women aged in their 20s and 30s. The people we support are all independent in different ways and enjoy a wide range of hobbies and interests. Staffing levels range from one to three team members per shift, depending on individual support needs. This includes both 1:1 and 2:1 support, so you should be confident and capable of working independently when required.

The people we support enjoy being socialable and active. Interests include horse riding, swimming, ceramics, drama groups, and volunteering. One woman attends church, and another has a part-time voluntary job. The home has a fun, upbeat atmosphere and is best suited to someone who is energetic, resilient, and has a good sense of humour.

Qualities and Experience

• Resilient, emotionally aware, and able to maintain a positive attitude.
• Confident working with individuals with mental health needs.
• Energetic, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of communication styles and needs.
• Previous experience is welcome but not essential-full training is provided.

Benefits

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work.
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata).
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us).
• High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Industry leading training.
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us.
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.

Equality and Diversity

• 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.
• An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by Dimensions).
• We welcome applicants with the right to work in the UK and value workforce diversity.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
• We offer application support and reasonable adjustments-contact our Resourcing Team on 0300 303 9150.
• BSL videos are available for all recruitment communications.