Female Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Dimensions Full time £677,760 - £682,880 per year
Female Support Worker - Make a Meaningful Impact in SN14 (Chippenham Area)
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)
Are You Energetic, Positive, and Ready to Make a Real Difference?
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
  • 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)
  • Support Needs:
    • Personal care
    • Hoist use
    • Wheelchair support
    • Meal preparation
    • Medication administration
What We're Looking For
Essential 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 Involvement
Two 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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