Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading support services provider in Stevenage is seeking a female Support Worker to offer 1:1 assistance to a woman with autism and a learning disability. This role involves personal care, medication administration, and engagement in various activities. A DBS check is required, and candidates should have a genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities. The position offers competitive benefits including a £500 referral bonus and advance pay options.

Benefits

Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Generous Leave Package

£500 bonus for referrals

Paid Training and financial incentives

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support including personal care and medication management.
• Assist with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Support participation in various activities like swimming and gardening.
• Work alternating weekends and potentially as a lone worker.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a female Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a woman in her 50s who lives in her own home. She has autism, a learning disability, and dysphagia, and communicates using a visual schedule rather than words. You'll support her with personal care (including intimate care), medication, and meal preparation in line with SALT guidelines. She enjoys swimming (you'll need to get into the water), gardening, cooking, sensory and art sessions, and trips out, locally, and further afield by train. She has a bus pass and her own car, which has space for a named driver (though driving isn’t essential). She can be anxious with new people, so a calm, consistent approach is key. You'll work alternate weekends with a shift pattern of either long day - sleep in or late - sleep in and an early (7:30-2:30pm). Lone working is involved.

Dimensions UK is a values-driven organisation committed to supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support, including personal care (with intimate care) and medication management, following individual care plans and SALT guidelines.
• Assist with meal preparation and nutrition as part of daily routines.
• Support participation in activities (swimming, gardening, cooking, sensory and art sessions) and accompany the person on local and longer trips by train.
• Be comfortable with entering the water for swimming activities when required.
• Support social engagement while maintaining a calm, consistent approach to reduce anxiety with new people.
• Work alternating weekends with a shift pattern of long day - sleep in or late - sleep in and an early shift (7:30-2:30pm).
• Operate as a lone worker when required, ensuring safety and safeguarding at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• A genuine passion for supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Proactive, positive attitude with resilience to manage challenging situations.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new approaches and techniques.
• Enhanced DBS check required (the employer will cover the cost).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

About the role & Equal Opportunities

Gender is considered 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 all eligible to work in the UK and actively encourage diversity. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria.

Benefits & Values

• Ambition: We seek to help people reach their potential.
• Respect: We recognise that every person’s unique contribution is valuable.
• Integrity: We ensure that what we do is grounded in our beliefs.
• Courage: We are guided by the courage of our convictions to make a difference.
• Partnership: We work with others to achieve more for people.
• Advance Pay: Access your earned pay before payday.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card
• Generous Leave Package
• £500 bonus when you refer a friend who joins us.
• Paid Training and financial incentives for completing awards and diplomas.
• Care Certificate: Full support and payment for this essential qualification in health and social care.
• Colleague Benefits Scheme: Discounts and cashback on shopping and outings.