Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

An organization supporting individuals with disabilities is seeking Female Support Workers in Poole to empower independence and lead fulfilling lives for two ladies in Christchurch. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, mobility, and community activities. Candidates must hold a Full UK/EU Driving License and experience with learning disabilities is desirable. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave and a refer-a-friend bonus.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Refer a friend bonus: £200

Paid training and opportunities for funded courses

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and entertainment

Qualifications

• Full UK/EU Driving License required.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities is desirable.
• Must demonstrate commitment to equality and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support with day-to-day tasks including finances, shopping, and personal care.
• Assist with mobility and activities of daily living.
• Encourage independence and participation in community activities.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Commitment to equality, dignity, and rights

Full UK/EU Driving License

Job description

As these ladies have their own vehicles it is essential all Female Support Workers hold a full UK/EU Driving License. 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. Dimensions is seeking Female Support Workers to make a meaningful difference to two ladies we support in Christchurch by empowering their independence and supporting them to lead fulfilled lives. We are able to accept applications for part-time Female Support Workers.

Overview

You will be working a mixture of early (07:00-14:30) and late (14:30-22:00) shifts and Sleep-Ins. There will be a requirement to work alternate weekends. Pay rate £12.85 per hour. Sleep-in shifts are paid at an allowance of £50 per shift. The ladies we support are in their 60s. One has learning disabilities and the other Downs Syndrome and a learning disability. They enjoy days full of activities and would like to meet Female Support Workers who can support them to:

• Go to Fresh Outlook on Tuesdays (activity club where bowling, bowls and arts & crafts happen)
• Go on trips to Littledown Leisure Centre to go swimming
• Go out in their cars
• Go on trips to the beach
• Head into town to go shopping
• Help organise long weekends away
• Look after their pet rabbit

Responsibilities

• Support with day-to-day tasks (which include but are not limited to finances, shopping, cooking and personal care)
• Assist with mobility and activities of daily living as needed
• Encourage independence and participation in community activities

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full UK/EU Driving License
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities is desirable
• Commitment to equality, dignity and rights of people with disabilities

Benefits and Additional Information

• 30 days annual leave pro rata with option to buy and sell leave
• Refer a friend bonus: £200 if they are successfully employed
• Paid training and opportunities for funded accredited courses
• Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership and mobile phone tariffs
• Values-driven organisation focused on people with learning disabilities and their families
• Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
• Recognition by Great Place to Work (2019-2025)

Other information

• Applications are reviewed on receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required (cost incurred by Dimensions)
• We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity
• As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria
• Reasonable adjustments available to assist with completing your application; contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for recruitment communications