Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Worcester (WR5)!
Pay: £12 per hour (£50 per Sleep-In Shift) Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time Location: Worcester, WR5 (Just an 8-minute drive from Worcestershire Royal Hospital) Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving Licence Are you someone who thrives on creating meaningful experiences and making a difference in people's lives?
Do you enjoy exploring new places, having a laugh, and being part of a supportive team?
If so, we'd love for you to join our dedicated team!
Who Will I Be Supporting?
You'll be supporting four amazing individuals -two men and two women aged 40s-70s-who live with autism, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, and well-managed epilepsy.
Each person has a unique personality and vibrant interests that make every day exciting: Adventurous Spirits: They love sightseeing, visiting pubs, and going on holidays across the UK, Paris, and Dublin.
Creative Minds: Lego building, trains, and construction sites spark their creativity.
Music Lovers: With a passion for country and western music, they enjoy lively tunes and fun social activities.
Active Lifestyles: From hydropool sessions to football games, they're always up for an engaging activity.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping these individuals live life to the fullest.
Your responsibilities include: Daily Living Support: Assist with meal preparation, personal care, and medication administration.
Mobility Assistance: Help two gentlemen who use wheelchairs full-time and one lady who uses a wheelchair when out and about.
Activity Engagement: Join them on outings, plan new activities, and explore their interests together.
Hydropool Fun: Don't be afraid to dive in and support them during swimming sessions!
Promoting Independence: Encourage them to take part in everyday activities and celebrate their achievements.
Full training will be provided, so no matter your experience level, you'll be equipped to succeed.
Shift Patterns We're looking for individuals with flexibility to work on a rota basis that includes a mix of: Day Shifts: 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, or 1pm-8:30pm.
Long Day Shifts: 2pm-1pm the following day (includes sleep-in shift).
Sleep-In Shifts: 10:30pm-7:30am (paid to sleep).
Rotas are provided 4 weeks in advance to help you plan and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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 six 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.
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.
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!