Support Worker

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Job summary

A leading social care provider in Droitwich is seeking a Support Worker to provide personal care and assist young adults with complex needs. This full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. Candidates should possess a full UK driving license and experience with health needs is preferred. The position includes flexible shifts and various employee benefits in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Perks on meals and shopping

Qualifications

• Great team players who are reliable and supportive of colleagues.
• Hardworking and enthusiastic individuals willing to bring new ideas.
• Confident drivers as driving is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Supporting with hoisting and mobility assistance.
• Encouraging independence and participation in activities.

Skills

Team player

Strong communicator

Patient and empathetic

Experience with complex health needs

Confident driver

Job description

Support Worker - Full-Time Role Available in Droitwich 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)
Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving Licence OR can evidence you are working towards this.

Are you looking to be in a rewarding and dynamic role where you can support young adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex needs? Join our dedicated team in a specialist supported living setting and help create meaningful and fulfilling experiences for the people we support.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You'll be supporting five individuals aged 19-31 in a modern self-contained apartment setting with a shared kitchen, living space, and access to a garden. Each person has their own unique personality and passions, including:

- Attending college - two individuals are currently enrolled and actively learning

- Social butterflies - one individual has a packed schedule of social activities

- Community engagement - two gentlemen are looking for roles in the community but currently fill their days with personal hobbies

- Home-based interests - enjoying computer games, comics, cartoons, and relaxing in the garden

- Outdoor adventures - going to the cinema, bowling, and taking walks in the park

This is a dynamic, social, and engaging environment where you'll play an important role in supporting independence, promoting engagement, and ensuring well-being.

What Will You Be Doing?

- Providing personal care - supporting with bathing, dressing, and toileting

- Hoisting & mobility assistance - most individuals use wheelchairs and require hoisting

- Supporting meals & PEG feeding - ensuring safe and healthy eating

- Administering medication - including epilepsy support

- Encouraging independence - helping individuals participate in activities that matter to them

- Supporting communication - one individual uses Makaton, and training is provided

- Collaborating with families - working closely with relatives to ensure consistent support

Shift Patterns Available:

We offer a variety of flexible shifts, including:

- Day Shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pm / 3:00pm - 10:00pm

- Long Days: 7:00am - 10:00pm

We're looking for flexible, proactive support workers who are happy to work some weekends and want to be part of a close-knit, hardworking team that values each other's contributions.

Who We're Looking For:

- Great team players - someone who is reliable, proactive, and supportive of colleagues

- Hardworking & enthusiastic - willing to get involved and bring new ideas to the team

- Strong communicators - able to spot other signs of communication, particularly for those who don't use words to communicate

- Patient & empathetic - able to provide emotional reassurance and a positive presence

- Experience with complex health needs - including PEG feeding and epilepsy medication (training provided)

- Confident drivers - as the home has multiple mobility vehicles, a driving licence is essential

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 six 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.

- 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!