Female Support Worker
| Posting date: | 25 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.52 to £12.52 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2024 |
| Location: | Weymouth, DT3 6PB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | D018687 |
Summary
Female Support Worker - Weymouth
Full and Part-Time Positions Available
£12.52 per hour
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupation in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
Are you looking for a rewarding career? Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of people in Weymouth? Then Dimensions, a leading not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities, are seeking Female Support Workers to join the team.
Working from one house in Weymouth, Female Support Workers will empower the independence of 3 ladies we support by ensuring they live the life they want to.
The ladies, who are in their 30's and 40's, would like to meet Female Support Workers who are happy to get involved in activities including:
- Supporting 2 of the ladies to and from day centre 3 days per week
- Visiting local farms
- Going swimming at 1610 in Dorchester
- Going horse riding
- Going sailing
One of the ladies would like you to know that she uses a wheelchair to mobilize but that doesn't stop her leading an active lifestyle.
If you have not done this type of work before do not worry as Dimensions provide all Female Waking Night Support Workers with full training.
The ladies would be happy to meet either full or part-time Female Support Workers.
Female Support Workers may also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and assist the ladies with their personal care.
Various shifts available between 08.00-21.30. Dimensions can offer a payrate of £12.52 per hour.
Benefits for Female Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:
- 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 2019-2024
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
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