Female Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Droitwich Spa is seeking a Female Support Worker to assist young adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities. This full-time role involves personal care, mobility assistance, and promoting independence. Candidates must have a valid driving license and experience with complex health needs is preferred. A flexible approach to work is essential. Competitive pay of £12.31 per hour and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Paid training and career development opportunities

Referral bonus of £200

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and entertainment

Qualifications

• Driving licence is essential.
• Experience with PEG feeding and epilepsy medication preferred (training provided).
• Must be proactive and supportive.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Hoisting & mobility assistance for individuals using wheelchairs.
• Supporting meals and ensuring safe eating with PEG feeding.
• Administering medication including epilepsy support.
• Encouraging independence through activity participation.
• Supporting communication for those with non-verbal communication needs.
• Collaborating with families for consistent support.

Skills

Great team players

Hardworking & enthusiastic

Strong communicators

Patient & empathetic

Experience with complex health needs

Confident drivers

Job description

Overview

Female Support Worker – Full-Time Role Available in Droitwich WR9

Location: Droitwich, WR9 (Just a 3 min drive from Droitwich Spa Train Station!)
Pay Rate: £12.31 per hour
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving Licence OR can evidence you are working towards this.

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

This is a dynamic, social, and engaging environment where you’ll play an important role in supporting independence, promoting engagement, and ensuring well-being.

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

We offer a variety of flexible shifts, including:

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

We’re looking for flexible, proactive support workers who are happy to work some weekends and want to be part of a close-knit, hardworking team that values each other’s contributions.

Who 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 – as the home has multiple mobility vehicles, a driving licence is essential

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute six years in a row.
• 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.

Other Important Information

• Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. . In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!

Salary / Benefits:£12.31 Per Hour