Female Support Worker
5 days ago
Shrewsbury
Female Support Worker - Shrewsbury (SY2) Full Time - 37.5 hours per week £12.81 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift Gender Requirement: Female applicants only (GOR applies - see Apply Now) About Dimensions At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you. We are proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years. I've never felt more at home in a job than I do here. - Current Support Worker About the role We're looking for a patient, adaptable and positive Female Support Worker to join our teams in Shrewsbury (SY2). This is a unique role where you'll support individuals across several nearby services (within a two-minute walk), offering variety while still building strong, consistent relationships. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support across multiple settings. Who you will be supporting You'll support four adults (two men and two women in their 30s) with a range of needs, including: - Cerebral palsy - Down's syndrome - Autism - Learning disabilities Support includes: - 1:1 support - Personal care (for one individual) - Mobility support (including an electric wheelchair user) - Medication administration (for three individuals) - Monitoring dysphagia for one person This is a role where attention to detail, consistency and understanding individual needs is essential. What you will be doing You'll provide varied and meaningful support, including: - Supporting daily routines and independence - Providing personal care with dignity and respect - Supporting mobility and health needs - Administering medication and following care plans - Encouraging participation in activities and community engagement - Working across services while maintaining consistent, person-centred support - Building strong relationships with individuals, families and colleagues What makes this role special This is a friendly, relaxed and sociable environment where strong relationships are at the heart of everything. The people you support enjoy: - Dance sessions and music - Football and sports village activities - Community groups and social outings - Expressing individuality including one lady who loves tattoos and piercings Families are highly involved, creating a warm and supportive network around each person. Shift patterns This is a 37.5-hour role with flexible shifts, including: - 8:00am - 4:00pm - 4:00pm - 10:00pm - Long days: 8:00am - 10:00pm - Sleep-ins: 10:00pm - 8:00am (£50 paid to sleep) Rotas are provided in advance to support work-life balance. About you You'll be a great fit if you are: - Patient, calm and adaptable - Comfortable working across multiple nearby settings - Friendly, positive and approachable - A strong communicator and team player - Reliable and flexible - Confident supporting a variety of needs Experience is helpful but not essential full training will be provided. Rewards that make a difference - A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work - Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs - 30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata) - Opportunities for career progression - Supported Learn to Drive scheme - Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% of earned pay before payday - High Street discounts (retail, leisure, entertainment and more) - Life Assurance and Company Pension - Industry-leading training - Enhanced DBS paid for by us Apply now - An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions. - We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce. - 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. - 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 0300 303 9150. - We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications. TPBN1_UKTJ