Female Support Worker

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, work is more than a job, it’s a chance to make everyday matter. You’ll join a team built on respect, courage, and partnership, where your ideas are valued and your wellbeing comes first. Recognised as a Great Place to Work for seven years, we’ll support you with training, flexibility, and career development so you can thrive. Together, we’ll create opportunities for people to live life their way and help you grow in ways that matter to you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Female Support Worker to join our supported living home in Stanway, Colchester (CO3). This is a full-time role or a 30-hour contract, paying £12.64 per hour. A full UK driving licence is essential (manual preferred).

You’ll support two women and one man to live independently and enjoy the things that make life meaningful. This is a lively, engaging home where no two days are the same. From baking, painting, and arts and crafts to swimming, bowling, cinema trips, and dance classes, you’ll help bring ideas to life and make everyday matter. One person attends college and is preparing for work, another has a job and needs support getting to and from work, and the third enjoys daily social events at a local community centre.

You’ll also support with personal care for the two women, including mobility assistance for one who walks with support, and medication for all three people. Communication is key, one-person benefits from Makaton (training provided), and you’ll follow SALT plans for safe eating and drinking. You’ll help with cooking, meal planning, shopping, and keeping the home running smoothly. Holidays are a big part of life here too, with one or two trips a year where you’ll join in to make it all possible.

About you

You don’t need experience, just the right attitude and a willingness to learn. You’ll be caring, reliable, and ready to present new ideas in fun and exciting ways. Patience, clear communication, and flexibility are essential, along with a full UK driving licence. If you’re passionate about making a real difference and helping people live life their way, we’d love to hear from you.

Rewards that make a difference

• Competitive Pay – Attractive hourly rates and permanent contracts.
• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service.
• Pension Scheme – Employer and employee contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits – Access to Aviva Health, discounted health cash plans, and salary advance schemes.
• Shopping Discounts – Through Vivup and Blue Light Card for supermarkets, retail, and leisure.
• Career Development – Award-winning Aspire programme and Dimensions Academy for training and progression.
• Additional Perks – Bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, holiday buy/sell options, and refer-a-friend bonus (£500).
• Inclusive Culture – Disability Confident Leader status, reasonable adjustment support, and diversity initiatives.

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• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• 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.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all our recruitment communications.

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