Support Worker - No experience required

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Worcester!

Shifts: Day shifts, long days, and sleep-in shifts available!

Do you enjoy making a positive impact in people's lives? Are you outgoing, patient, and full of energy? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You'll be working in a home shared by four remarkable individuals aged 40-70, including two gentlemen and two ladies who have learning disabilities and autism. Here's a little more about them:

• Two Ladies: Both are visually impaired but lead active and fulfilling lives, always up for new experiences.
• Gentleman with Epilepsy: His condition is well-controlled with medication.
• Communication: Three of the individuals don't use words to communicate but express themselves through sounds, expressions, and gestures. They make their needs known in their own unique ways, and we need someone who will take the time to understand them.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Support Worker, you'll be playing a key role in empowering independence and providing meaningful support. You'll be responsible for:

• Daily Living Support: Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and administering medications, including epilepsy care.
• Personal Care: Support with full personal care as required.
• Activity Engagement: Encourage and participate in their favorite activities, from massages, manicures, and board games to sensory experiences like relaxing on the water bed.
• Social Opportunities: Help arrange and attend social events like theatre trips, parties, and meals out, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experiences they love.
• Swimming Support: Get ready to join them in the pool! Swimming is a big part of their routine, and they'll need support staff who can confidently participate.
• Exploration and Interests: Help them explore new opportunities, places, and interests, keeping their days exciting and fulfilling.

What Qualities Are We Looking For?

We're seeking someone who is:

• Social & Outgoing: You enjoy connecting with others and are proactive about making every day exciting.
• Calm & Patient: You remain relaxed and collected, especially in moments of challenge.
• Great Timekeeper: Punctuality and reliability are key.
• Empathetic & Encouraging: You'll help the people you support communicate, explore new interests, and enjoy life to the fullest.
• Open to New Experiences: Whether it's joining them in the pool or organizing a theatre trip, you're always ready for the next adventure!

• Day Shifts: 8am - 4pm or 1pm - 9pm
• Long Days: 8am - 9pm
• Sleep-In Shifts: 10pm - 7:30am (Paid to Sleep)

Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

• 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 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.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

• 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.
• 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!