Job Description

Female Support Worker - Worcester (WR5)
Location: Worcester, WR5 (Just a 3min Drive from Worcester Shrub Hill Railway Station)
Pay Rate: 12.31 (+ 50 Per Sleep-in Shift)
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Driver Requirement: Manual licence required
Applicants: Female only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010)
Are you someone who's bubbly, motivated, and ready to make a real difference? We're looking for a Female Support Worker to join our team in Worcester, supporting four incredible individuals aged 40s to 70s in a lively and social home environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being active, thinking on their feet, and bringing fresh ideas to each day.
About the People You'll Be Supporting
You'll be supporting two gentlemen and two ladies, each with their own unique personalities and interests. They love:

• Lego, building sites, boats, and trains
• Football and country & western music
• Hydropool sessions - you'll need to be comfortable getting in the water
• Meals out, pub visits, and holidays - including trips across the UK, Paris, and Dublin
• Socialising and having a laugh

Support needs include autism, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy (well managed). Two individuals use wheelchairs full-time, and one uses a wheelchair when out and about. Eating and drinking guidelines are in place for three people.
Your Role
You'll be providing 1:1 support and helping each person live life to the fullest. Responsibilities include:

• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Meal preparation
• Supporting with mobility and outings
• Encouraging independence and social engagement
• Being a positive, energetic presence

You'll need to be confident, compassionate, and able to bring fresh energy to each day.
Shift Patterns

• Day Shifts:

• 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 9:00am - 5:00pm
• 1:00pm - 8:30pm
• Long Day + Sleep-In: 2:00pm - 1:00pm the following day (Includes Sleep-In Shift)
• Sleep-In Shift: 10:30pm - 7:30am (paid to sleep)

Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking Support Workers who are:

• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a proactive mindset
• Bubbly and engaging, able to bring joy and energy to each day
• Team players, who also feel confident working independently
• Creative and adaptable, ready to explore new interests and ideas
• Manual drivers, comfortable driving a mobility vehicle

Experience is helpful but not essential - full training will be provided.
Family Involvement
Family involvement is minimal, but you'll be part of a supportive and consistent team that values communication and collaboration.
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!

Skills Required