Female Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Poole; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in Poole is hiring a Female Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and autism. This full-time role involves providing personal care, supporting clients with daily activities, and requires a full UK/EU driving license. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

£500 referral bonus

Paid training and development opportunities

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals, shopping, and gym membership

Comprehensive well-being strategy

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient individual, willing to engage with clients non-verbally.
• Ability to support clients in their daily activities.
• Willingness to undergo training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with finances, meal preparation, and personal care.
• Support clients in activities like swimming, visiting farms, and going for walks.
• Work long hours on a rolling rota.

Skills

Communication

Empowerment

Patience

Compassion

Education

Full UK/EU Driving License

Job description

Female Support Worker – Poole (BH15 area)
Full-Time
£12.85 per hour
Full UK/EU Driving License Essential

Do you want a role where you make a meaningful difference to the lives on people in your community? Then join Dimensions as a Female Support Worker in the BH15 area of Poole.

Dimensions are a leading not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism. Female Support Workers in Poole will work with 2 ladies, who have learning disabilities and autism, at their homes. You will empower the independence of the ladies we support by enabling them to live the life that they choose.

The first lady we support is in her 50’s. She would like to meet Support Workers who can support her to do the things she enjoys, these include:

• Going swimming
• Listening to music, she has eclectic taste
• Taking long baths
• Going for walks in the local area and drives further afield to visit the horses in countryside or at Horse/Cart centre
• Dupporting me to visit garden centre cafes or music concerts

This lady would like you to know that although she doesn’t use words to communicate, she can understand you. She can take you and show you what she wants. If you have not had to communicate with someone in this way before do not worry as Dimensions provide all FemaleSupport Workers with full training.

The second lady we support is in her 40’s. She really likes animals and would like to meet a FemaleSupport Workers who is happy to help her to:

• Go on days out to Longleat
• Take trips to farms
• Visit New Forest Wildlife Park

As well as her love of animals this lady also loves old Disney Movies and taking walks in her local area. She would like to meet a calm and encouraging Female Support Worker.

Both ladies have strong ties to their families who come to see them in the purpose-built flat complex they live in (they have individual flats). They would be happy to meet a full-time Female Support Worker. The ladies we support like their support workers to be with them for long days (07.00-22.00). This role is on a rolling rota pattern. Working long days on Monday, Wednesday and Daturday (week 1) and long days on Wednesday and Friday (week 2).

Support Workers will also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and personal care.

As the ladies we support have their own vehicles, it is essential 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

Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:

• 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 £500 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 03003039150 if you require adjustments
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications

Salary / Benefits:£12.85 Per Hour