Female Support Worker

Dimensions; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Weymouth is seeking a Female Support Worker to assist a lady with learning disabilities in her daily activities. This role involves engaging in recreational activities and providing personal care. Full and part-time opportunities are available, along with comprehensive training. Candidates must possess a full UK/EU driving license. This position offers 30 days of annual leave, a referral bonus, and various employee benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

£200 referral bonus

Paid training

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and gym membership

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK/EU driving license.
• Training provided to support non-verbal communication.
• Ability to assist with personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities and personal care for a lady with learning disabilities.
• Engage in recreational activities like swimming and dance classes.
• Assist with finances, shopping, and cooking.

Skills

Experience in support work

Ability to communicate non-verbally

Empathy

Full UK/EU driving license

Job description

Female Support Worker – Weymouth (DT4)
Day and Night shifts available
Full and Part-Time opportunities available

FULL UK/EU Driving Licence is essential for this role

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same? Would you like to make a positive impact of the life of someone living in their own home? Then join Dimensions as a Female Support Worker in the Melcombe Regis area of Weymouth.

Working alongside another Female Support Worker, you will support lady in her 30’s, who has learning disabilities to lead a fulfilling independent life. The lady, who uses a wheelchair to mobilise, leads an active life. Things Female Support Workers will get involved with include:

• Swimming and Aquafit at 1610 in Dorchester
• Attending dance classes
• Trips out for coffee and people watching
• Listening to music
• Regular visits to see family

This lady would be happy with either full or part-time Female Support Workers. (Shifts run from 08.00-15.00 and 15.00-21.00 and Waking Nights).

This lady does not use words to communicate. She can let you know what she wants using vocalisations, body language and eye contact. If you have not had to communicate in this way before, don’t worry as Dimensions provide full training to all Female Support Workers.

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

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 £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 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