Female Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Hemel Hempstead is seeking Female Support Workers to assist a woman in living a fulfilling life. You'll help her engage in activities such as yoga, dancing, and community outings while providing support with personal care and daily living skills. The role requires shift work, including weekends, and offers comprehensive training, competitive pay, and various benefits including a £500 referral bonus and paid learning opportunities.

Benefits

Sleep-in payments of £50

Competitive salary

Paid training and development

Discounts on shopping

Access to Blue Light Card

Referral bonus of £500

Qualifications

• Experience in support work is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Willingness to complete the Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support one woman in daily living skills and personal care.
• Encourage engagement in community activities.
• Complete shifts from 8am-10pm including sleep-ins.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Patience

Job description

Overview

At Dimensions UK, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, with choice and control. We're looking for Female Support Workers to join our supported living home in Hemel Hempstead, where you'll be supporting one woman to live the life she chooses, active and present in her local community. She loves yoga, dancing, swimming, and going out for coffee and cake. You'll be by her side as she enjoys the things that make her happy, while also supporting with daily living skills, personal care, mobility, and medication. You'll help her stay present to the people and places that matter most and encourage her to be present and engaged in every part of her day.

Responsibilities

This is a lone-working role, with shifts from 8am-10pm including sleep-ins, and a requirement to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Whether you're new to support work or bring experience, we'll give you all the training you need to succeed. You'll complete the Care Certificate and have access to paid learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Sleep-in payments of £50 (in addition to basic pay).
• Competitive salary.
• Paid training and development.
• Funded Care Certificate.
• Salary advance scheme - access earned pay before payday.
• Discounts on shopping, days out, and access to the Blue Light Card.
• £500 bonus for referring a friend who joins us.
• 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 our recruitment communications.