Female Support Worker

Dimensions; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Dorchester is seeking Female Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities. In this role, you'll provide support in personal care, finances, and social activities. Training is provided, and a full UK/EU driving license is essential. The position offers a pay rate of £12.85 - £14.13 per hour, with both full and part-time roles available. Join us at Dimensions to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while benefiting from a supportive work environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro-rata

£200 referral bonus

Paid training

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and entertainment

Qualifications

• A full UK/EU driving license is essential.
• No previous experience required; training provided.
• Ability to support individuals in personal care and finances.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in their daily activities.
• Assist with personal care, finances, and meal preparation.
• Facilitate social activities and encourage independence.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Job description

Female Support Worker - Dorchester (DT1)
Full & Part-Time Roles Available
£12.85 - £14.13 per hour
Full UK/EU 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

Are you a looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of others? Dimensions are seeking Female Support Workers to join a team who support adults with learning disabilities who live in their own flats in a complex in the Poundbury area of Dorchester.

Female Support Workers will work with one of the 5 people we support each day. They will support the people we support to do the things they like both in their homes and out and about.

The people we support are happy to meet full or part-time Female Support Workers (shifts are typically 07-30-14.30 or 14.30-21.30).

Dimensions are happy to offer a pay rate of £12.85 - £14.13 per hour for this role.

This role is suited to people who have not worked in support before as we provide all Female Support Workers with full training.

As the people we support have vehicles it is essential that Female Support Workers have a full UK/EU Driving Licence.

Female Support Workers will also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and assist the people we support with personal care.

For more information please call Jennifer on 07860923416.

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 2019-2025

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
• 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 if you require adjustments
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communication.
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.