Support Worker
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Droitwich Spa, WR9 9LA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dim/23469 |
Summary
Female Support Worker - PMLD (Day Shifts 07:00-14:30 / 14:30-22:00) - WR9 Droitwich
Location: WR9 - Droitwich (near local amenities)
Pay: £12.85 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Schedule: Day shifts - 07:00-14:30 or 14:30-22:00, with alternate weekends (rotas provided in advance)
Driving: Essential - applicants must hold a valid driving licence (manual preferred for mobility vehicles)
Right to work in the UK required * Enhanced DBS provided by employer
Make every shift count with Dimensions
At Dimensions, you'll be part of a dedicated, values-driven team that helps people live the life they choose. If you enjoy structured days, meaningful work, and supportive colleagues, this role offers a rewarding and purpose-led career.
Who you'll support
You'll work with six adults (five gentlemen and one lady) in their 20s-30s with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex needs. The service values family partnership, consistency, and compassionate communication.
Their interests include:
- Sensory activities, hydrotherapy, and water play
- Trips to Apex motocross, train stations, and church
- Music, nursery rhymes, stories
- Creative activities: painting, woodwork, craft
- Playful, silly interactions and light role play
Most people use wheelchairs and hoists, so confidence with manual handling is important.
What you'll do
You'll provide 1:1 and 2:1 support that is dignified, safe, and centred around each person's needs and preferences:
- Personal care and manual handling
- Supporting PEG feeding and dysphagia management
- Administering medication (including buccal medication for epilepsy)
- Supporting independence and meaningful daily routines
- Facilitating sensory activities and community participation
- Working collaboratively with families and colleagues
What we're looking for
- Clear, compassionate communicator who understands non-verbal cues
- Calm, proactive, and solution-focused
- Comfortable with creative engagement — singing, playful interactions, sensory work
- Collaborative team mindset
- Confident with mobility support and manual handling
- Experience with complex needs helpful (full training provided)
Why join Dimensions?
- Award-winning employer: Great Place to Work - 7 years
- Career progression: Aspire programme & funded qualifications
- Wellbeing support: Health checks, mental health services, flexible working
- Recognition: Inspiring People Awards & CEO shout-outs
- Generous leave: 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) with buy/sell options
- Lifestyle perks: Discounts on shopping, entertainment, meals & gyms; Bike to Work scheme
Shift pattern
Day shifts only:
- 07:00-14:30
- 14:30-22:00
Alternate weekends required
Rotas provided in advance for work-life balance
Inclusion & safer recruitment
This vacancy is open to female applicants only.
- Gender is considered a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the personal care needs of the people supported.
- We welcome diversity and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- An Enhanced DBS is required (cost covered), and BSL support is available during the recruitment process.
Ready to make a real difference?
Apply today and help create meaningful, joyful days for the people we support.
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