Overview
Female Support Worker – Bromsgrove (B61)
Location: Bromsgrove, B61 (Just an 8min Drive from The Princess of Wales Community Hospital and Minor Injury Unit, Stourbridge Rd)
Pay Rate: £12.31 per hour (£50 Per Sleep In Shift)
Hours: Part-Time (28 Hours Per Week)
Driver Requirement: Manual licence required
Applicants: Female only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010)
About the People You’ll Be Supporting
You’ll be supporting two ladies and one gentleman, aged from their 20s to 60s. Each person has their own unique personality and interests, and they love:
* Cinema, bowling, and theatre trips
* Meals out and daily outings
* Walks and trips to the beach
* Spending time with people who have a good sense of humour
One individual uses Makaton to communicate, and all three benefit from positive behaviour support. You’ll be supporting with personal care for one lady and the gentleman, who is incontinent and uses pads. One lady uses a wheelchair when out and about.
Your Role
You’ll be providing 1:1 support and helping each person with:
* Personal care
* Medication administration
* Meal preparation
* Promoting independence and confidence
* Planning and engaging in meaningful activities
* Supporting communication and emotional wellbeing
You’ll need to be firm with boundaries, but also bubbly, creative, and able to bring positive energy to each day.
Shift Patterns
* Day Shifts:
o 8:00am – 8:00pm
o 9:00am – 4:00pm
* Sleep-In Shifts:
o 8:30am – 8:30am the following day (includes sleep-in)
o 9:30pm – 5:30am (£50 per sleep-in)
We’re currently looking to cover one long day sleep and one long day shift.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking Support Workers who are:
* Confident and enthusiastic, with a proactive mindset
* Empathetic and caring, with a person-centred approach
* Creative and organised, able to plan engaging activities
* Team players, who also feel confident working independently
* Manual drivers, comfortable driving a mobility vehicle
Experience with behaviours of concern and communication tools like Makaton is helpful, but full training will be provided.
Family Involvement
Families are very involved and value strong communication with the support team. You’ll be part of a caring and collaborative environment.
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 seven 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.
* Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
* 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!
Salary / Benefits:£12.31 Per Hour
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