Support Worker - Weekends

Dimensions; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in Droitwich is looking for full-time Support Workers to assist individuals with profound learning disabilities in a supportive living setting. The role involves providing personal care, medication administration, and encouraging independence in a dynamic and engaging environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach, with a Full UK Manual Driving Licence required. Join a value-driven team committed to making a meaningful difference.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Reliable and proactive individual with a Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Previous experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for young adults with PMLD and complex needs.
• Support meals, medication administration, and mobility assistance.
• Encourage independence and communication through Makaton.

Skills

Team player

Strong communicator

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

Set Shift Patterns:

• Saturday Long Day: 7:00am - 10:00pm
• Sunday Long Day: 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!