Job Description
Female Support Worker – Christchurch
Part-Time (28.5 hours per week averaged over a two-week rolling rota)
£12.85 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.
Dimensions is seeking FemaleSupport Workers to make a meaningful difference to two ladies we support in Christchurch by empowering their independence and supporting them to lead fulfilled lives.
We are able to accept applications for part-time Female Support Workers. You will be working a mixture of early (07.00-14.30) and late (14.30-22.00) shifts & Sleep-Ins. There will be a requirement to work alternate weekends. Payrate £12.85 per hour. Sleep-in shifts are paid at an allowance of £50 per shift).
The ladies we support are in their 60’s. One has learning disabilities and the other Down’s Syndrome and a learning disability. The ladies both enjoy days full of activities and would like to meet Female Support Workers who can support them to:
- Going to Fresh Outlook on Tuesdays (activity club where bowling, bowls and arts & crafts happen)
- Trips to Littledown Leisure Centre to go swimming
- Going out in their cars
- Trips to the beach
- Heading into town to go shopping
- Helping to organise long weekends away
- Looking after their pet rabbit
Female Support Workers will also support the ladies by assisting with day-to-day tasks (which include – but are not limited to – finances, shopping, cooking & personal care)
The ladies would like you to know that they use wheelchairs to be mobile. One at all times, the other when out of the house.
As these ladies have their own vehicles it is essential all Female Support Workers hold a full UK/EU Driving License.
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 2019-2024
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 communications
Dimensions is a national social care company and we are proud to have been recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute three years in a row.
As one of the country’s largest not-for-profits supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of distress, and complex needs, we are driven by our values. People with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do and we want every person we support to have a great life, with excellent outcomes.
Dimensions has hundreds of services across England and Wales and have over 5000 colleagues supporting more than 2,500 people.
Our head office is based in Theale (Reading), however since the pandemic all business support staff now work from home, with access to work in shared workspaces.
We are always working to improve standards – our own and across the sector. Dimensions was one of the pioneers of personalised support, showing how it works in practice, and enabling thousands of people to have greater choice and control. We continue to be innovative in our approach, and our Strategy for 2025 outlines our commitment to becoming a leader in our sector.