D019280
£13.04 Per Hour
Chippenham
England, South West England, Wiltshire
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Female Support Worker – Start 2026 with purpose in SN14 (Chippenham Area)
Location: SN14 – Chippenham (Just a 15-min walk from Chippenham Community Hospital)Hours: 37.5 hours per week (varied shifts including sleep-ins)Pay Rate: £13.04 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shiftGender Requirement: Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)
– Current Support Worker
We’re looking for a Female Support Worker to join our team in SN14, supporting four adults—two women and two men—aged mid-60s to 80s. Three individuals have profound learning disabilities, and one has a mild learning disability. If you bring good energy, a positive outlook, and initiative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
You’ll be supporting individuals who:
- Require personal care and support with daily routines
- Use wheelchairs and hoists (for three individuals)
- Enjoy engaging activities and meaningful relationships
- Benefit from person-centred support and positive risk-taking
- Support Type:1:1 and 2:1
- Shift Patterns:
- Early: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Late: 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- 24-hour: 10:00 AM – 10:00 AM (includes sleep-in)
- Sleep-in: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Paid to sleep)
Support Needs:
- Personal care
- Hoist use
- Wheelchair support
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Female support worker (GOR applies)
- Experience in high-needs care settings preferred
- Energetic and proactive personality
- Positive attitude and initiative
- Comfortable with positive risk-taking
- Person-centred approach to care
This is a vibrant and supportive home where residents enjoy:
- Music, cinema, and social outings
- Accessible trips into town
- Building strong relationships with staff and family
- A cheeky sense of humour and a love for engaging activities
Two of the individuals have active family involvement, and building respectful, collaborative relationships is a key part of the role.
- 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
- Learn to Drive Scheme:For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues
- 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!