Female Support Worker
| Posting date: | 14 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.83 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bicester, OX26 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | D019076 |
Summary
Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker in Bicester (OX26)
Location: Bicester, OX26 (Just an 8min Drive from Bicester North Train Station)
Pay Rate: £12.83 per hour
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time
Shifts Available:
- 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Who Will You Be Supporting?
You'll be supporting five adults (three women and two men), ranging in age from their 20s to 50s. Each person has their own unique personality and support needs, including:
- Epilepsy
- Autism
- Angelman syndrome
- Stroke aftercare (requiring high-intensity physiotherapy and encouragement)
Support is a mix of 1:1 and 2:1, especially for hoisting and mobility support.
You'll be assisting with:
- Personal care for all individuals
- Hoisting (for three people)
- Wheelchair support (all five use wheelchairs; two only when out and about)
- PEG feeding (for two individuals)
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation and support
What Are Their Interests?
This is a lively, outgoing household where everyone enjoys being active and involved in the community. The people you'll support love:
- Knitting, bowling, and shopping
- Trips to museums, the cinema, and people-watching
- Trying new things and planning future holidays
They're always up for something new and thrive with support that's creative, encouraging, and full of positive energy.
What Are We Looking For?
We're looking for someone who is:
- Proactive & Creative: Brings fresh ideas and energy to each day
- Patient & Empathetic: Offers encouragement and support with compassion
- Values-Driven: Committed to person-centred care and dignity
- Team-Oriented: Works well with others and communicates clearly
- Female Support Worker: Required for this role
Whether you're new to support work or have experience, we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.
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.
- 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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