Support Worker - Female

Dimensions; Tees Valley; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A supportive healthcare organization in Tees Valley is seeking a part-time Female Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities in leading fulfilling lives. The role involves providing personal care, empowering independence, and engaging in enjoyable activities. Candidates should have compassion, patience, and a full UK driving license. This position offers flexible shifts on a rota basis, emphasizing work-life balance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Paid training and career development

Childcare vouchers

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Ability to connect with personal interests and support well-being.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities including personal care.
• Empower individuals to make choices and express wishes.
• Provide medication administration and household support.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Resilience

Reliability

Job description

Pay:£13.78per hour (£50 per sleep-in shift)

Positions: Part-Time (32Hours Per Week)
Location:Darlington DL1 (9 min Drive from Darlington Memorial Hospital)
Requirements:Full UK driving licence Essential (Manual)

Are You an Experienced Female Support Worker Looking to Make a Real Difference?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking compassionate, enthusiastic and committed Female Support Workers to join our team and help two wonderful individuals live fulfilling, meaningful lives in their own home.

About the People We Support

You’ll be supporting one lady and one gentleman in their 40s–60s who enjoy a range of fun and fulfilling activities, including:

• Horse-riding
• Walking
• Baking
• Social Clubs
• Swimming & relaxing in hot tubs
• Music
• Enjoying their beautiful garden

Both individuals have learning disabilities, diabetes, autism, and additional needs, and our aim is to support them to live as independently as possible while still accessing the things they love.

We are currently experiencing a period of challenge with one person we support due to a deterioration in health, which has led to an increase in behaviours of distress. We are looking for Support Workers with resilience, determination and a caring nature who can help her regain confidence, reconnect with her favourite activities, and work towards improved wellbeing.

Friendly, patient, reliable Female Support Workers who take genuine interest in people’s hobbies and personal goals would be ideal matches for this role.

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.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Empowering Independence
• Help them live life their way — making choices, expressing their wishes, and achieving personal goals.
• Daily Living Support

You’ll provide compassionate support with:

• Full personal care
• Some wheelchair support
• Medication administration
• Budgeting
• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Laundry
• Supporting them to stay active and engaged

Every day brings opportunities to make a positive difference.

Flexible Shift Patterns

We offer a variety of shifts to support a healthy work–life balance:

Long Day including a Sleep-In: 8am – 8am next day (£50 sleep-in payment)
Day Shift: 10am – 5pm
Shorter Day Shift: 10am – 4pm (flexible depending on activities)

We’re looking for people who can work a combination of these shifts on a rota basis, including some weekends. Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance because we truly value your wellbeing and work-life balance.

If you’re passionate, patient, and ready to make a life-changing difference, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace:Recognised by the Great Places to Work programme for the past 6 years!
• Values-Driven:We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Well-Being Focus:Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Referral Bonus:Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
• Career Development:Paid training and opportunities to further your career through funded accredited courses.
• Additional Perks:Childcare vouchers, Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

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.

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