Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker in Worcester!
Worcester, WR5 (Just a 3min Drive from Worcester Shrub Hill Train Station)
31 per hour + £50 per Sleep-In Shift
Position: Full-Time (37.Full UK Manual Driving Licence Essential
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of four incredible young men with autism, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy (well managed)? Who Will I Be Supporting?
You'll be supporting four vibrant and social gentlemen in their 20s-40s who know their own minds and love to live life to the fullest:
Foodies & Gamers: Whether it's savoring delicious meals, enjoying a drink, or playing games on their Xbox with support staff, their zest for life is contagious.
They also enjoy hydropool sessions and swimming - and you'll need to be comfortable getting in the water with them!
These gentlemen are full-time wheelchair users with clear preferences and unique personalities, and they value support staff who take the time to understand and celebrate their individuality.
As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will be diverse and rewarding. Support them in making their own choices, participating in daily activities, and enjoying their interests.
Daily Living Support: Help with personal care, meal preparation, medication, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
Building Connections: Take the time to understand their unique communication styles and needs, ensuring they feel supported and respected.
Shift Patterns
We're looking for Support Workers with flexibility to work a combination of shifts, including weekdays and weekends. Rotas are provided in advance to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Day Shifts 8am - 4pm
Day Shifts 9am - 5pm
Day Shifts 1pm - 9pm
Long Day with Sleep-In: 3pm - 2pm the following day (includes a sleep-in shift)
Sleep-In Shift: 11pm - 7am
Ready to think on their feet, explore new interests, and bring fresh ideas.
Dedicated to understanding and meeting the unique needs of the people you'll support.
Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
Career Development: Access paid training and opportunities to further your career through funded accredited courses.
Well-Being Focus: Benefit from our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
Values-Driven: Be part of a team that puts 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.
Enjoy the Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.
Immediate Reviews: 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.