Female Support Worker

D019286
£12.64 Per Hour
Droitwich Spa
England, Worcestershire, West Midlands
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Female Support Worker

Start 2026 with purpose as a Female Support Worker in WR9 (Droitwich Area)

Location: WR9 – Droitwich (Close to local amenities)
Pay: £12.64 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Position: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Driver Requirement: Working towards driving confidence (manual preferred for mobility vehicles)

“Providing the right support so that people can live a fulfilling life.”

– Current Support Worker

Are you enthusiastic, empathetic, and ready to make a real difference?

We’re looking for Female Support Workers to join our dedicated team in WR9, supporting six incredible individuals aged 20s–30s with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex needs. This is a highly rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful experiences.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

  • Five gentlemen and one lady, each with unique personalities and communication styles
  • Most use wheelchairs and hoists; confidence with manual handling is essential
  • Strong family involvement and collaborative working with relatives

Their Interests Include:

  • Sensory activities, hydrotherapy, and water play
  • Trips to Apex motocross, train stations, and church visits
  • Music, nursery rhymes, and story time
  • Creative hobbies like painting and woodwork
  • Fun, silly interactions and role play

Your Role

You’ll provide 1:1 and 2:1 support, ensuring safety, dignity, and engagement. Responsibilities include:

  • Personal care and manual handling
  • Supporting PEG feeding and dysphagia needs
  • Administering medication (including buccal for epilepsy)
  • Promoting independence and meaningful routines
  • Engaging in sensory and community activities
  • Building strong relationships with families and the team

Shift Patterns

  • Day: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM / 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Long Day: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Night: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM / 10:00 PM – 9:30 AM (Sleep-ins included)

Rotas provided in advance for work-life balance.

What We’re Looking For

  • Female applicant (Genuine Occupational Requirement applies)
  • Great communication skills and ability to spot non-verbal cues
  • Calm under pressure, proactive, and forward-thinking
  • Comfortable singing, making silly faces, and engaging creatively
  • Team player who builds positive relationships with staff and families
  • Confidence with manual handling and mobility support

(Experience in complex care preferred but full training provided.)

Why Choose Dimensions?

  • Award-Winning Workplace: Great Place to Work for 7 years
  • Career Development: Aspire program, funded accredited courses
  • Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health checks, mental health support, flexible working
  • Recognition: Inspiring People Awards, CEO highlights
  • Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options
  • Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships

Other Important Information

  • Applications reviewed upon receipt – interviews ongoing
  • Enhanced DBS required (cost covered by Dimensions)
  • Inclusive workforce: We welcome diversity and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria
  • BSL support available for all recruitment communications

Gender Requirement:
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.

Ready to make a real difference?
Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!

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