Female Support Worker United Kingdom
Job description
Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference in your local community? Dimensions is currently seeking a FemaleSupport Worker to empower the independence of one lady with Learning Disabilities and Epilepsy in her home in the Kinson area of Bournemouth.
Dimensions Support Workers do not need prior experience in Health Care Assistant or Social Care roles.
We are looking for a Part-time Female Support Worker who is happy to work every other weekend (Saturday 7.0-14.30, Sunday 14.15-22.00 plus either a Friday or Sunday sleep-in shift). There any also be the opportunity to pick up some shifts during the week. We are able to offer a pay rate of £11.50 per hour (sleep-in shifts are paid at an allowance of £45).
The lady we support, who is in her 40's, enjoys a wide range of activities both at home and in the local area. Activities Female Support Workers may take part in with her include:
Trips out to local cafes for tea and cake
Visiting Upton Country Park
Walks at local beaches (Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch all get a look in)
Listening to music - she loves her support workers introducing her to new bands
Soaking up rays in the garden - weather permitting
Regular visits with family which often include trips to McDonalds for McFlurry's
We need Female Support Workers to be drivers (although you don't need access to your own vehicle) as this lady has her own car that you will take her out in.
Although this lady doesn't communicate using words, she can understand you and will take you around the house to show you what she wants. She also communicates using gestures and body language. If you have never communicated with someone in this way before, don't worry as Dimensions provide Female Support Workers with full training.
Benefits for Female Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:
We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday
30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
If you refer a friend to us and if they're successfully employed, you'll receive a £500 bonus
We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership and mobile phone tariffs
We're a values-driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
We care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the Great Places to Work programme in 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022
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
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
