Female Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Droitwich Spa is looking for dedicated support staff to assist young adults with profound learning disabilities. You'll provide essential personal care and support in a friendly team environment. Ideal candidates will be reliable and empathetic, eager to enhance the lives of individuals with complex needs. Generous leave and training opportunities are offered, making it a rewarding position.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Paid training opportunities

Referral bonus of £200

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and entertainment

Qualifications

• Experience with caring for individuals with complex health needs, including PEG feeding.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals who may not use verbal language.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude towards teamwork and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care tasks to individuals.
• Assisting with hoisting and mobility of wheelchair users.
• Administering medication and supporting dietary needs.
• Encouraging independence and participation in meaningful activities.
• Collaborating with family members for consistent support.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Attention to detail

Experience with complex health needs

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to be in a rewarding and dynamic role where you can support young adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex needs? Join our dedicated team in a specialist supported living setting and help create meaningful and fulfilling experiences for the people we support.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You’ll be supporting five individuals aged 19-31 in a modern self‑contained apartment setting with a shared kitchen, living space, and access to a garden. Each person has their own unique personality and passions, including:

• Attending college – two individuals are currently enrolled and actively learning
• Social butterflies – one individual has a packed schedule of social activities
• Community engagement – two gentlemen are looking for roles in the community but currently fill their days with personal hobbies
• Home‑based interests – enjoying computer games, comics, cartoons, and relaxing in the garden
• Outdoor adventures – going to the cinema, bowling, and taking walks in the park

What Will You Be Doing?

• Providing personal care – supporting with bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Hoisting & mobility assistance – most individuals use wheelchairs and require hoisting
• Supporting meals & PEG feeding – ensuring safe and healthy eating
• Administering medication – including epilepsy support
• Encouraging independence – helping individuals participate in activities that matter to them
• Supporting communication – one individual uses Makaton, and training is provided
• Collaborating with families – working closely with relatives to ensure consistent support

Shift Patterns Available

• Day Shifts: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm / 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Long Days: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm

We’re Looking For

• Great team players – someone who is reliable, proactive, and supportive of colleagues
• Hardworking & enthusiastic – willing to get involved and bring new ideas to the team
• Strong communicators – able to spot other signs of communication, particularly for those who don’t use words to communicate
• Patient & empathetic – able to provide emotional reassurance and a positive presence
• Experience with complex health needs – including PEG feeding and epilepsy medication (training provided)
• Confident drivers – a driving licence is essential; Disability Confident

Disability Confident Employer

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

Award‑Winning Workplace

Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute for six years in a row.

Benefits

• Generous Leave – 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
• Career Development – paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
• Well‑Being Focus – comprehensive well‑being strategy and staff listening network
• Values‑Driven – we put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
• Referral Bonus – receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed
• Additional Perks – Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships