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 (Confident driving a mobility vehicle)
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
Shift Patterns Available:
We offer a variety of
flexible shifts, including:
Day Shifts:
7:00am - 3:00pm / 3:00pm - 10:00pm Long Days:
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!