Female Support Worker - Dorchester
Full & Part-Time Roles Available
£13.77 per hour
Full UK/EU Driving License Essential
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual
Are you a looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of others? Dimensions are seeking Female Support Workers to join a team who empower the independence of a lady we support in the Poundbury area of Dorchester.
The lady, who is in her 30’s, has learning disabilities. She lives in her own flat and has a wide range of interests. She is happy to meet full or part-time Female Support Workers (shifts are typically 07-30-14.30 or 14.30-21.30).
Dimensions are happy to offer a pay rate of £13.77 per hour for this role
This lady loves all things art and crafts. She’s looking for a Female Support Worker who is happy to:
- Go on shopping sprees with her
- Get involved with baking – or going out for a cake and a drink
- Join her in listening to music
- Assist her in socialising
- Watching soap operas on TV
She very passionate about the things she enjoys, outgoing, caring and loves to have fun and chat she has a great sense of humour and is very astute.
This lady uses a motorised wheelchair to mobilise when she is out of the house but as you can see this does not stop her living an active lifestyle.
As this lady has a vehicle it is essential that Female Support Workers have a full UK/EU Driving Licence.
Female Support Workers will also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and assist the lady with her personal care.
Although this role will primarily be working with this lady, you may from time to time have to work in other flats in the same building. This additional work may be with males we support.
Benefits for Female Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:
- We offer 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 £200 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 in 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022
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 communication.
- Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
