Female Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in the UK seeks Female Support Workers to join their team in supporting adults with learning disabilities. In this role, you'll assist individuals with daily tasks, including personal care and meal preparation. Full training is provided, making this a great opportunity for those new to support work. Candidates must have a full UK/EU Driving Licence. The pay rate is between £12.85 and £14.13 per hour, with flexible shifts available.

Benefits

30 days annual leave, pro rata

Referral bonus of £200

Paid training

Bike-to-Work scheme

Discounts on meals and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK/EU Driving Licence.
• No prior support experience required as full training is provided.
• Must be comfortable assisting with finances and meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in their daily activities.
• Assist the individuals in meal preparation and personal care.
• Help individuals participate in social activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Ability to assist with personal care

Teamwork

Job description

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 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 five people we support each day. They will help 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 personal care.

Benefits

• We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
• If you refer a friend to us and they are successfully employed, you will 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 0300 303 9150 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