Female Support Worker

Dimensions; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Poole is seeking Female Support Workers to assist two ladies in Christchurch. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities, personal care, and accompanying them on various outings. A full UK/EU driving license is essential. This role offers both full and part-time shifts with a competitive pay rate of £12.85 per hour, along with various benefits including annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

£200 referral bonus

Paid training and career development

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and memberships

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK/EU Driving License.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to assist with day-to-day tasks including personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support the ladies in daily activities and personal care.
• Assist with finances, shopping, and cooking.
• Accompany on trips and activities.

Skills

Full UK/EU Driving License

Experience with learning disabilities

Personal care assistance

Job description

Overview

Female Support Worker – Christchurch  Full and Part-Time Roles available. 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.

Role details – We are able to accept applications for part-time Female Support Workers. 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 Down Syndrome and a learning disability. The ladies both 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)
• Trip to Littledown Leisure Centre to go swimming
• Go out in their cars
• Trip to the beach
• Head into town to go shopping
• Help to organise long weekends away
• Look after their pet rabbit

Responsibilities – Female Support Workers will also support the ladies by assisting with day-to-day tasks (which include – but are not limited to – finances, shopping, cooking & personal care).

The ladies would like you to know that they use wheelchairs to be mobile. One at all times, the other when out of the house.

Benefits for Female Support Workers

• We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
• If you refer a friend to us and if they’re successfully employed, you’ll 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 on 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 03003039150 if you require adjustments
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications