Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker – Darlington
Part-Time (32 hours per week)
£12.31 per Hour
Full Manual 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 a FemaleSupport Worker to make a meaningful difference to a lady and gentleman we support in Darlington, by empowering their independence and supporting them to lead fulfilled lives.

We are able to accept applications for a part-time Female Support Worker (32 Hours per week). Working a mixture of 15.00-21.00, 15.00-18.00 and 09.00-23.00 + sleep in and 07.00-09.00 shifts  

The people we support are in their 50’s & 60’s. they have learning disabilities and one has Down’s Syndrome. The people we support both enjoy full lives and would like to meet a Female Support Worker who can support them to:

• Attend day centre
• Going swimming
• Spending time at a favoured social club
• Listening to music
• Seeing family and friends
• Trips out for coffee and cake
• Enjoys down time in the house

Candidates who apply for this role need to be aware that the lady is lively and loud, she loves being a centre of attention and fully enjoys a positive, lively and up beat character. Support plans are in place around communication and techniques are in place for distraction. 

Female Support Workers will also support by assisting with day-to-day tasks (which include – but are not limited to – finances, shopping, cooking & personal care)

The lady we support would like you to know that she uses a wheelchair to be mobile.

As the people we support have their own vehicles it is essential all Female Support Workers hold a full UK/EU Manual 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 2019-2025

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

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