Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Droitwich seeks passionate Female Support Workers to assist individuals with complex needs. This full-time role involves personal care, creative engagement, and building strong relationships with clients. Ideal candidates should have experience in care, confidence in manual handling, and the ability to interpret non-verbal communication. Join a team recognized for its commitment to well-being and development, providing a rewarding career path with various perks.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Paid training and career development

Referral bonus of £200

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experienced in care and confident with manual handling.
• Observant communicators, able to interpret non-verbal cues.
• Creative and engaging, comfortable singing and having fun.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and using hoists confidently.
• Engaging in sensory activities, outings, and creative play.
• Building strong relationships with individuals and their families.

Skills

Manual handling experience

Observant communication

Creative engagement

Calm under pressure

Job description

Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker in WR9

Location: Droitwich, WR9 (Just a 3 min drive from Droitwich Spa Train Station!)
Pay Rate: £12.31 per hour
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Setting: 6-bedroom home supporting 5 males and 1 female, all in their 20s
Support Needs: Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) & Complex Needs
Support Ratio: 4 individuals require 1:1 support, 2 individuals require 2:1 support
Driver Requirement: Manual licence preferred OR evidence working towards this; must be confident driving transit-sized vehicles

Are you someone who thrives in a lively, engaging environment and is passionate about making a real difference? We're looking for dedicated female Support Workers to join a vibrant team supporting six incredible individuals with complex needs.

What Makes This Role Special?

Each person you'll support has a unique personality and set of interests. You'll be part of a team that values creativity, compassion, and connection.

Support Details

• Gent 1 - Sensory-focused, enjoys hydrotherapy, water play, and motorcross. Loves car rides and vibrations. Registered blind, has epilepsy, and responds well to sound-based interaction.
• Gent 2 - Communicates through self-made signs and gestures. Loves trains, Mr Tumble, and imaginative play. Enjoys church visits and playful interactions.
• Gent 3 - Has cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. Enjoys hydrotherapy, slapstick humour, and gentle guidance.
• Gent 4 - Has autism and dyspraxia. Communicates verbally, enjoys food, coffee, and mechanical hobbies like bike fixing and woodwork. Needs support with budgeting and reassurance.
• Ladies 1 - Non-verbal, enjoys nursery rhymes, storybooks, and TV. Needs hand-on-hand support and encouragement to explore new hobbies like painting.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Providing personal care and using hoists confidently
• Supporting wheelchair users with safe manual handling
• Assisting with feeding, including PEG support for one individual
• Preparing meals and administering medication
• Engaging in sensory activities, outings, and creative play
• Building strong relationships with individuals and their families
• Observing and responding to non-verbal communication cues

Shift Patterns

We offer a variety of shifts to suit different lifestyles:

Weekdays

• 7am-3pm
• 3pm-10pm
• 5pm-10pm (term time only)

Weekends

• Long Days: 7am-10pm
• Day Shifts: 10:30am-8:30pm

What We're Looking For

• Experienced in care and confident with manual handling
• Observant communicators, able to interpret non-verbal cues
• Creative and engaging, comfortable singing, making silly faces, and having fun
• Team players who build strong relationships with staff and families
• Calm and proactive, able to problem-solve and work under pressure
• Confident drivers (manual licence preferred) or working towards this

Family Involvement

Families are highly involved and value strong communication with the care team. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where relationships matter.

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK's best workplaces in the 'super large' category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they're successfully employed.
• Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

• Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!