Support Worker - Female

Nightingale Hammerson; Broadland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Nightingale Hammerson seeks a compassionate Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and autism in Hellesdon, Norwich. This meaningful part-time role (27 hours/week) involves various support tasks, including personal care and facilitating enjoyable activities. Full training is provided to ensure effective support.

Benefits

Salary advance scheme up to 50% of earned wages before payday

Up to 30 days of paid annual leave (including public holidays, pro-rata)

Full induction and training provided

Support for career development through regular 1-2-1s and appraisals

Support to complete the Care Certificate

High street discounts on retail and entertainment

Qualifications

• Full clean driver's licence advantageous.
• No prior experience needed; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Support meal preparation and participate in social activities.

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker - Female - £12.31 p/h

Location: Hellesdon, Norwich

Having a full clean driver's licence would be an advantage

Part-time position offering 27 hours a week

This role is not "just care work". It is a meaningful position helping individuals achieve their goals and live independently. Join our team supporting amazing people with learning disabilities and autism.

The individuals we support enjoy activities such as walking into town for coffee, meals, shopping, days out at the seaside, visiting animal parks, playing bingo, and engaging in arts and crafts.

The people we support require full assistance with personal care. One lady uses a wheelchair and hoist for mobility; training will be provided on how to support her. You will also be trained to support a lady with PEG feeding.

Support involves helping with meal preparation, cleaning, and participating in activities. You do not need to be a driver, but it would be helpful as the individuals have cars.

Shifts include long days, lates, and earlies, typically from 07:30 to 21:30, 07:30 to 14:30, or 14:30 to 21:30, including weekends. Night shifts (21:30 to 07:30) may occasionally be required.

The individuals love animals and have two cats living with them.

For more information, please contact Rachael at 07908 671 842 during office hours.

Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

What benefits & training are available?

• Salary advance scheme up to 50% of earned wages before payday
• Up to 30 days of paid annual leave (including public holidays, pro-rata)
• Full induction and training provided
• Support for career development through regular 1-2-1s and appraisals
• Support to complete the Care Certificate, a requirement in health and social care
• High street discounts on retail and entertainment

Why choose Dimensions?

• No prior experience needed; full training provided
• Open to all who have the right to work in the UK; diversity valued
• Committed to equal opportunities, including guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria
• Support available to assist with application process; contact the Resourcing Team at 03003039150
• Recognized as a Great Places To Work organisation for 7 consecutive years

Salary / Benefits: £12.31 Per Hour