Female Support Worker - Relief
- Crowthorne, Berkshire
- £12.21 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Pay Rate:£12.21 per hour + 12.07% hourly bonus (paid instead of accrued annual leave)
Position: Relief / 0 Hours / Bank
Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving LicenceAre you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? We’re seeking compassionate and energetic Support Workers to join our team, supporting four wonderful individuals in their 40s-60s who live with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy.Who Will I Be Supporting?You’ll be supporting two ladies and two gentlemen who share a home and enjoy vibrant, fulfilling lives:
- Creative & Expressive: One of the residents loves photography, music, dancing, and everything Elvis!
- Social Butterflies: They enjoy spending time at clubs, restaurants, and local events.
- Passionate Interests: From a love of Spiderman to working at an elderly day center, they all have unique hobbies that make them shine.
- Gentle & Kind: The gentlemen are quieter but enjoy outings and spending time with friends. One of the gentlemen does not use words to communicate but expresses himself beautifully through gestures and sounds.
- Daily Living Support: Assist with meal preparation, household tasks, and creating a safe, welcoming environment.
- Personal Care: Provide support with personal care, ensuring dignity and respect.
- Mobility Assistance: Support one resident who uses a wheelchair when out in the community.
- Medication Administration: Ensure all residents receive their medication as needed.
- Engaging Activities: Join them in their favorite activities like photography, music sessions, dancing, and social outings.
- Early Shift: 07:30 – 15:00
- Late Shift: 14:30 – 22:00
- Sleep-In: 22:00 – 07:30 (Paid To Sleep)
- Caring & Compassionate: With a good heart and a genuine desire to make a difference.
- Vibrant & Outgoing: Ready to bring energy and positivity to the role.
- Supportive & Understanding: Able to build trust and strong relationships with residents and their families.
- Proactive & Reliable: With a passion for encouraging independence and exploring new interests.
- Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized 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: Access paid training and opportunities to further your career through funded accredited courses.
- Well-Being Focus: Benefit from our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven: Join a team that puts 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: Enjoy the Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.
- 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.