Female Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider seeks compassionate support workers to assist two adults with learning disabilities in their home. Responsibilities include daily living support, engaging in activities, and creating a nurturing environment. The role includes flexible shifts and generous benefits, focusing on well-being and professional development. Join us to make a difference in the lives of those we support.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Paid training and development

Comprehensive well-being strategy

Referral bonus

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt support to individual personalities and preferences.
• Bringing a nurturing approach to care.
• Setting gentle boundaries while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
• Effectively collaborating with others.

Responsibilities

• Creating a calm, supportive environment tailored for each individual.
• Assisting with personal care, medication, and meal preparation.
• Supporting hobbies, community outings, and holidays.
• Providing consistent, person-centred support.

Skills

Calm & Adaptable

Patient & Supportive

Firm but Fair

Team‑Oriented

Job description

Overview

You’ll be supporting two adopted siblings – a brother and sister in their 50s – who live together in a warm, welcoming home. They each have unique personalities and support needs. The lady is vibrant, outgoing, and loves holidays, especially trips to Butlins. Her brother prefers calm, quiet environments, loves trains and public transport, and recently enjoyed a holiday focused on steam trains. Both individuals have learning disabilities, and one has Down syndrome. They require support with daily routines, diet management, and occasional behaviours of distress (full training provided).

What Will You Be Doing?

• Creating a Calm, Supportive Environment: Adapting your approach to suit each person’s needs.
• Daily Living Support: Assisting with personal care, medication, and meal preparation (including portion control support).
• Engaging in Activities: Supporting holidays, hobbies, and community outings.
• Building Trust: Providing consistent, person‑centred support with patience and empathy. BSL Support: British Sign Language translated videos are available for all recruitment communications.

Key Attributes

• Calm & Adaptable: Able to tailor support to individual personalities and preferences.
• Patient & Supportive: Brings a homely, nurturing approach to care.
• Firm but Fair: Able to set gentle boundaries while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
• Team‑Oriented: Works well with others and values collaboration.
• Driver: Not essential, but preferred for ease of commuting.

Working Hours

• Day Shifts: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM / 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Long Day with Sleep‑In: 9:00 AM – 9:00 AM (next day)
• Evening Sleep‑In: 5:00 PM – 9:00 AM (next day)
• Sleep‑In: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM (paid to sleep)

Driver Requirement

UK Driving Licence (Auto Friendly).

About the 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.

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.

Why Join Us

We are an 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 seven years in a row. Whether you’re new to support work or have experience, we’ll provide all the training you need to thrive.