Support Worker - Female

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Wakefield is seeking Female Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The role offers part-time hours at £12.31 per hour with flexible shifts. Applicants should have a full UK driving license. Friendly, patient, and reliable individuals who enjoy engaging in activities will thrive in this position. Join a team dedicated to empowering individuals to live independently.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro-rata

£200 referral bonus

Paid training

Bike to Work scheme

Access to salary advance scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Experience with individuals with learning disabilities or autism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve personal goals.
• Assist with personal care, medication, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Engage in hobby-related activities.

Skills

Friendly and patient

Reliable

Active interest in hobbies or activities

Job description

Overview

Female Support Workers

£12.31 per hour

Part Time 25hrs a week and Relief roles, including weekends

Wakefield Area

FULL UK Driving License preferred

Salary / Benefits: £12.31 Per Hour

About the people we support

We support some social butterflies who love to catch up with friends and family and enjoy dancing and drama. We also support people who prefer a quieter life spending time with animals, pampering themselves and watching movies. The people we support have learning disabilities, autism and additional needs, and we are helping them to live their lives as independently as possible within their own homes. Friendly, patient and reliable support workers who take an active interest in their hobbies and activities would be wonderful matches.

What will I be doing?

You will be supporting people to live their lives how they choose, be themselves and achieve their personal goals.

Support can include varying degrees of personal care, medication administration, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

Supporting with hobby-related activities like cinema, bowling, meeting friends, etc.

Gender statement 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.

Shifts

Short days, long days, weekends, 8am - 7pm. We’re looking for people with the flexibility to work a combination of shifts on a rota basis. Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work / life balance - something we’re passionate about!

Why choose Dimensions?

• We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
• If you refer a friend to us and 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
• We offer a Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships are also available
• We also have a salary advance scheme where you can access 50% of the money you've earned before pay day

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