Compassionate Support Worker – Independence & Activities (Cardiff)

DIMENSIONS CYMRU LIMITED; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave

Career progression

High street discounts

Life assurance

Company pension

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions Cymru Limited in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a woman living in her own home, helping her to live the life she chooses with dignity and independence.

You will provide hands-on support with daily living tasks, including personal care, meals, and safe home management, while respecting her communication style and preferences. The role includes varied shifts and regular outings.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; the right values matter: kindness, patience, reliability and a passion for helping others.
• You will be a great team player, build meaningful relationships, and support a person to be as independent as possible.
• You should be calm, adaptable, and able to use your initiative, especially when communicating with the person supported and families.
• Basic IT skills are required to use digital systems for training and recording notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to a woman living in her own home in Rumney, Cardiff, helping her live the life she chooses at home and on outings.
• Deliver personal care, medication support, meal preparation, and help create a safe, comfortable home environment.
• Understand her preferred way of communicating to ensure she feels valued and heard.
• Join activities from cinema visits to meals out and holidays, assisting with longer outings where a wheelchair is needed.
• Role includes short days, long day shifts, sleep-ins and alternate weekends with starts from 8am.

Job description

Dimensions Cymru Limited in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a woman living in her own home, helping her to live the life she chooses with dignity and independence.

You will provide hands-on support with daily living tasks, including personal care, meals, and safe home management, while respecting her communication style and preferences. The role includes varied shifts and regular outings.