Female Support Worker – Make a Difference in ST7!
Location: ST7 (Just a 6 minute drive from Kidsgrove Train Station)
Pay Rate: £12.87 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Position: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Requirements: Experience with Behaviours of Distress and a passion for making a positive impact
Are you an empathetic, patient, and organised individual looking for a rewarding career? We’re looking for a Female Support Worker to join our dedicated team in ST7, supporting a vibrant lady in her 50s who is independent, social, and full of personality.
Who Will You Be Supporting?
You’ll be supporting an extravagant and determined lady with a learning disability, who knows what she wants and loves to live life to the fullest. She thrives on routine and enjoys building relationships with those around her. Some of her favourite activities include:
* Animal Lover – She adores animals and enjoys spending time with them.
* Fitness Enthusiast – Regular gym sessions and even a fun game of crazy golf are part of her routine.
* Pamper Sessions – Loves a makeover and enjoys pampering sessions.
* Social Butterfly – She loves eating out in the community, watching soap operas, and taking an annual holiday across the UK.
Family involvement is a key part of her life, so maintaining strong communication with her loved ones is essential.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in empowering her to live independently and enjoy life to the fullest. Your responsibilities will include:
* Daily Support: Providing verbal prompts to assist with her daily routines and personal care.
* Routine Management: Helping her maintain her structured routine, including meal prep, medication administration, and community outings.
* Building Relationships: Developing positive connections with her family, internal teams, and external professionals.
* Activity Engagement: Supporting her in the gym, on day trips, during meals out, and on her annual holiday.
* Behavioural Support: You will also need to provide emotional reassurance when experiencing behaviours of distress – full positive behaviour support training is provided but previous experience is essential.
Shift Patterns
* Day Shifts: 7:00am – 3:00pm / 8:00am – 6:00pm / 3:00pm – 11:00pm
* Sleep-In Shifts: 11:00pm – 7:00am (2-3 per week)
* Long Day Shifts: 7:00am – 11:00pm
Shifts might be flexible to accommodate the individual’s active lifestyle. A fair split of weekend shifts is required. Rotas are provided in advance to support your work-life balance.
What Are We Looking For?
We’re seeking someone who:
* Has experience working with behaviours of distress.
* Has a shared love of animals.
* Is friendly, patient, and has excellent communication skills.
* Is organised, has strong time-management skills, and is punctual.
* Is flexible and proactive, with a positive approach to new ideas.
* Can build relationships and work collaboratively with families and professionals.
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!
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