Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Colchester is seeking a passionate Support Worker. The role involves assisting young adults with various needs in a lively atmosphere, engaging in activities like baking and swimming. Candidates should have a manual driving licence and be enthusiastic about providing holistic support. Comprehensive benefits and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

30 days paid Annual Leave

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Enhanced DBS paid for

High Street Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Patience and emotional intelligence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities like baking, swimming, and attending events.
• Assist with personal care and medication management.
• Communicate with families and other professionals.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Clear communication

Confidence in supporting others

Presenting ideas engagingly

Tools

Manual driving licence

Job description

• Support Worker
• Stanway, Colchester, Essex (CO3)
• £12.31 Per hour
• X1 Full time or x1 30-hour contract
• Full UK driving licence essential (manual preferred).

Are you enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference every day? We’re looking for a Support Worker to join a warm and welcoming bungalow home supporting three young adults aged 19–22 with a range of needs including global developmental delay, autism, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, and visual impairment.

You’ll be supporting all three individuals across a variety of interests, both at home and in the community. From baking, painting, and arts and crafts to swimming (you’ll need to join them in the pool), bowling, cinema trips, and gym sessions, this is a lively, engaging role. One young woman attends college and day centres and is preparing for supported employment. She’s bubbly, sweet, and loves being involved, though her communication is limited and she uses Makaton (training can be provided).

You’ll also support with personal care (full support for one, gentle prompts for the other two), medication (liquid-based), mobility (wheelchair guidance and transfers into vehicles), and meal planning and cooking. Communication is absolutely vital, not just with the people you support, but with their families. This home does require someone with patience and emotional intelligence.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings enthusiasm.
• Can present ideas in an exciting, engaging way.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully.
• Are confident supporting others.
• Has a manual driving licence (access to two mobility cars at the home).
• Is happy to support with medical appointments and community outings.

Benefits for Support Workers working with Dimensions include:

• 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
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us.

Apply now.

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• 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.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has 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 - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.
• 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.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Salary / Benefits:£12.31 Per Hour