Female Support Worker
- Droitwich, Worcestershire
- £12.31 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Pay Rate: £12.31 per hour
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Setting: 6-bedroom home supporting 5 males and 1 female, all in their 20s
Support Needs: Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) & Complex Needs
Support Ratio: 4 individuals require 1:1 support, 2 individuals require 2:1 support
Driver Requirement: Manual licence preferred OR evidence working towards this; must be confident driving transit-sized vehiclesAre you someone who thrives in a lively, engaging environment and is passionate about making a real difference? We’re looking for dedicated female Support Workers to join a vibrant team supporting six incredible individuals with complex needs.What Makes This Role Special?Each person you’ll support has a unique personality and set of interests. You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, compassion, and connection.Gent 1 – Sensory-focused, enjoys hydrotherapy, water play, and motorcross. Loves car rides and vibrations. Registered blind, has epilepsy, and responds well to sound-based interaction.
Gent 2 – Communicates through self-made signs and gestures. Loves trains, Mr Tumble, and imaginative play. Enjoys church visits and playful interactions.
Gent 3 – Has cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. Enjoys hydrotherapy, slapstick humour, and gentle guidance.
Gent 4 – Has autism and dyspraxia. Communicates verbally, enjoys food, coffee, and mechanical hobbies like bike fixing and woodwork. Needs support with budgeting and reassurance.
Lady 1 – Non-verbal, enjoys nursery rhymes, storybooks, and TV. Needs hand-on-hand support and encouragement to explore new hobbies like painting.What Will You Be Doing?
- Providing personal care and using hoists confidently
- Supporting wheelchair users with safe manual handling
- Assisting with feeding, including PEG support for one individual
- Preparing meals and administering medication
- Engaging in sensory activities, outings, and creative play
- Building strong relationships with individuals and their families
- Observing and responding to non-verbal communication cues
- 7am–3pm
- 3pm–10pm
- 5pm–10pm (term time only)
- Long Days: 7am–10pm
- Day Shifts: 10:30am–8:30pm
- Experienced in care and confident with manual handling
- Observant communicators, able to interpret non-verbal cues
- Creative and engaging, comfortable singing, making silly faces, and having fun
- Team players who build strong relationships with staff and families
- Calm and proactive, able to problem-solve and work under pressure
- Confident drivers (manual licence preferred) or working towards this
- 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.
- 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.