Female Support Worker
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.64 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Droitwich Spa, WR9 0AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | D019286 |
Summary
Start 2026 with purpose as a Female Support Worker in WR9 (Droitwich Area)
Location: WR9 - Droitwich (Close to local amenities)
Pay: £12.64 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Position: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Driver Requirement: Working towards driving confidence (manual preferred for mobility vehicles)
- Current Support Worker
Are you enthusiastic, empathetic, and ready to make a real difference?We're looking for Female Support Workers to join our dedicated team in WR9, supporting six incredible individuals aged 20s-30s with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex needs. This is a highly rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful experiences.
Who Will You Be Supporting?- Five gentlemen and one lady, each with unique personalities and communication styles
- Most use wheelchairs and hoists; confidence with manual handling is essential
- Strong family involvement and collaborative working with relatives
Their Interests Include:
- Sensory activities, hydrotherapy, and water play
- Trips to Apex motocross, train stations, and church visits
- Music, nursery rhymes, and story time
- Creative hobbies like painting and woodwork
- Fun, silly interactions and role play
Your RoleYou'll provide 1:1 and 2:1 support, ensuring safety, dignity, and engagement. Responsibilities include:
- Personal care and manual handling
- Supporting PEG feeding and dysphagia needs
- Administering medication (including buccal for epilepsy)
- Promoting independence and meaningful routines
- Engaging in sensory and community activities
- Building strong relationships with families and the team
Shift Patterns- Day: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM / 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM / 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Long Day: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Night: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM / 10:00 PM - 9:30 AM (Sleep-ins included)
Rotas provided in advance for work-life balance.
What We're Looking For- Female applicant (Genuine Occupational Requirement applies)
- Great communication skills and ability to spot non-verbal cues
- Calm under pressure, proactive, and forward-thinking
- Comfortable singing, making silly faces, and engaging creatively
- Team player who builds positive relationships with staff and families
- Confidence with manual handling and mobility support
(Experience in complex care preferred but full training provided.)
Why Choose Dimensions?- Award-Winning Workplace: Great Place to Work for 7 years
- Career Development: Aspire program, funded accredited courses
- Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health checks, mental health support, flexible working
- Recognition: Inspiring People Awards, CEO highlights
- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options
- Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships
Other Important Information- Applications reviewed upon receipt - interviews ongoing
- Enhanced DBS required (cost covered by Dimensions)
- Inclusive workforce: We welcome diversity and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria
- BSL support available for all recruitment communications
Gender Requirement:
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.
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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