Support Worker

Dimensions

  • Worcester
  • £12.31 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 40 mins ago
Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Worcester (WR4)!Location: Worcester, WR4 (Just a 5min Drive from Worcestershire Royal Hospital)
Pay Rate: £12.31 Per Hour (£50 Per Sleep-In Shift)
Hours: Part-Time (24 hours per week, including 1 sleep-in shift per week)
Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence (Automatic accepted)Are you looking for a role where every day is filled with laughter, positivity, and the opportunity to make a real difference? If you’re proactive, have a great sense of humour, and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, this could be the perfect role for you!Who Will I Be Supporting?You’ll be working in a lively and friendly shared home, supporting five incredible individuals (three gentlemen and two ladies) aged 18-65. Each person has learning disabilities or autism, and one gentleman also has a mobility disability.
  • Social & Playful: This home is full of laughter, positivity, and strong relationships—both between the people we support and the dedicated team that works with them.
  • Active & Outgoing: They love music, trampolining, bowling, and socialising—if you enjoy an active lifestyle, you’ll fit right in!
  • Film Buffs & Sensory Enthusiasts: Whether it’s watching movies, engaging in sensory activities, or spending time with family and staff, they enjoy a well-balanced mix of fun and relaxation.
  • Building Relationships: The people we support enjoy spending time with staff, creating positive, long-lasting connections.
This is a well-established, experienced team, and we’re looking for someone who can fit in seamlessly and bring energy, enthusiasm, and a caring attitude to the role.What Will You Be Doing?As a Support Worker, you’ll play a crucial role in helping individuals live life to the fullest while maintaining their independence. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Empowering Independence: Supporting individuals in their day-to-day lives and encouraging them to engage in activities they love.
  • Personal Care: Assisting with personal care tasks (bathing, dressing) where needed.
  • Mobility Assistance: Providing support to one gentleman who requires full-time mobility assistance and helping others who use wheelchairs when out and about.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Administering medication and supporting with feeding needs for one individual.
  • Social & Recreational Support: Joining in with their favourite activities—bowling, music, socialising, and more!
  • Household Tasks: Supporting with meal preparation, cleaning, and general household duties.
This is a vibrant, positive home where no two days are the same!Shift Patterns:We’re looking for full-time staff (37.5 hours per week) with the flexibility to work a mix of shifts, including one sleep-in per week:
  • Early Shift: 8:00am - 3:30pm
  • Late Shift: 1:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Long Day Sleep-In Shift: 2:00pm - 1:00pm the following day
  • Sleep-In Hours Cover:10:30pm - 7:00am (Paid £50 to Sleep)
Rotas are provided 4 weeks in advance, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.Why Choose Us?At Dimensions, we believe in rewarding and supporting our team. Here’s what we offer:
  • 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 gain accredited qualifications.
  • Well-Being Focus: Access to a well-being strategy and staff listening network.
  • Referral Bonus: Earn a £200 bonus for referring a friend who joins the team.
  • Additional Perks: Enjoy discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.
What Are We Looking For?We’re looking for enthusiastic, proactive, and reliable individuals who can bring fun, energy, and dedication to the team.
  • Positive & Fun-Loving: This is an upbeat home, so a great sense of humour is a must!
  • Team Player: We have a fantastic, long-standing team—you should be able to gel well and contribute positively.
  • Caring & Compassionate: The people we support thrive on meaningful connections, so building relationships is key.
  • Proactive & Adventurous: Encouraging them to try new experiences, explore new interests, and have fun!
  • Reliable & Trustworthy: Punctuality, professionalism, and accountability are essential.
  • Comfortable in Water: As they love hydrotherapy and swimming, you’ll need to be happy getting in the water!
If you have previous experience or transferable skills in care, education, or community support, that’s a bonus! However, full training is provided for the right candidate.Family InvolvementAll the individuals we support have strong connections with their families, so maintaining and respecting these relationships is a key part of the role.Ready to Join a Fantastic Team?If you’re looking for a rewarding, engaging, and fun role, we’d love to hear from you!
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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.
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