Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker – Person-Centred Role in B64 (Cradley Heath)

Location: B64 – Cradley Heath (Just a 9min Walk From Old Hill, Cradley Heath Train Station)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £12.35 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Gender Requirement: Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)

Looking for a Role That’s Focused, Creative, and Truly Person-Centred?

We’re seeking a Female Support Worker to support a woman in her 50s with a mild learning disability and diabetes (managed through urine checks). If you’re someone who’s alert, creative, and passionate about helping others live fulfilling lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You’ll be supporting a woman who enjoys a calm, structured lifestyle with meaningful routines. She loves:

• Going on walks
• Sitting in the garden with a cup of tea
• Tidying up and packing bags
• Caribbean cuisine
• Person-centred activities that reflect her interests and values

Support Overview

• Support Type: 1:1 and occasional 2:1

• Shift Pattern (Set Rota):

  • Week 1:
    • Wednesday: 7:30am–9:30pm
    • Thursday: 12pm–9:30pm
    • Saturday: 7:30am–2:30pm
    • Sunday: 2:30pm–9:30pm

  • Week 2:
    • Monday: 7:30am–9:30pm
    • Wednesday: 7:30am–9:30pm
    • Thursday: 12pm–9:30pm

• Support Needs:

  • Personal care
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication administration (diabetes experience desirable)
  • No hoist or wheelchair use
  • No support in eating required

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualities:

• Female support worker (GOR applies)
• Active and creative personality
• Strong focus and vigilance
• Good cooking skills
• Passionate about person-centred care
• Experience with diabetes is desirable but not essential

Why Join Us?

• A calm, structured support setting
• Opportunity to build a meaningful relationship
• Supportive team and training provided
• Make a real difference in someone’s daily life

Why Choose Dimensions?

• 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.

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.

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