Female Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Tachwedd 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £13.04 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Chippenham, SN14 0AA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Dimensions |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | D019234 |
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Location: SN14 - Chippenham (Just a 15min Walk From Chippenham Community Hospital)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (varied shifts including sleep-ins)
Pay Rate: £13.04 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Gender Requirement: Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)
We're looking for a Female Support Worker to join our team in SN14, supporting four adults—two women and two men—aged mid-60s to 80s. Three individuals have profound learning disabilities, and one has a mild learning disability. If you bring good energy, a positive outlook, and initiative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Who Will You Be Supporting?You'll be supporting individuals who:
- Require personal care and support with daily routines
- Use wheelchairs and hoists (for three individuals)
- Enjoy engaging activities and meaningful relationships
- Benefit from person-centred support and positive risk-taking
Support Overview-
Support Type: 1:1 and 2:1
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Shift Patterns:
- Early: 7:00am-2:30pm
- Late: 2:30pm-10:00pm
- 24-hour: 10:00am-10:00am (includes sleep-in)
- Sleep-in: 10:00pm-7:00am (Paid To Sleep)
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Support Needs:
- Personal care
- Hoist use
- Wheelchair support
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
What We're Looking ForEssential Qualities:
- Female support worker (GOR applies)
- Experience in high-needs care settings preferred
- Energetic and proactive personality
- Positive attitude and initiative
- Comfortable with positive risk-taking
- Person-centred approach to care
What Makes This Role Special?This is a vibrant and supportive home where residents enjoy:
- Music, cinema, and social outings
- Accessible trips into town
- Building strong relationships with staff and family
- A cheeky sense of humour and a love for engaging activities
Family InvolvementTwo of the individuals have active family involvement, and building respectful, collaborative relationships is a key part of the role.
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.
- Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
- 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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