Female Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd; Malmesbury; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Learn to drive scheme

Salary advance available

High street discounts

Life assurance and pension

Industry leading training

DBS paid for

Job summary

Dimensions Ltd in Malmesbury is seeking a compassionate Female Support Worker for a 1:1 home role supporting a brother and sister in their 50s with Down's syndrome and learning disabilities. You'll assist with personal care, medications, meals and daily routines in a warm, home-like setting.

The post offers full-time and part-time options, a driver requirement (full UK licence), and competitive pay (£13.70/hour plus £50 sleep-in) with flexible shifts and training provided.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and reassuring approach in care roles.
• Ability to adapt to different personalities and needs.
• Focused on person-centred support and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Prepare meals and support healthy eating.
• Support daily routines and maintain a warm home-like environment.
• Provide 1:1 attention to the individuals in a highly personalised setting.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Adaptability

Person-centered care

Building trust

Flexible attitude

Job description

Female Support Worker - Malmesbury (SN16)

Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available

£13.70per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift

Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Auto-Friendly)

Gender Requirement: Female applicants only (GOR applies - see Apply Now)

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job – you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference – for the people we support and for you.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 - our eighth consecutive year of recognition.Dimensions has also been recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ among Super Large Organisations, reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

"Love the job role, some days it doesn't feel like work at all!"
- Current Support Worker

If you're looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships, make a genuine difference and support people in a warm, homely environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the role

We're looking for a patient, compassionate and adaptable Female Support Worker to join our team in Malmesbury (SN16), supporting a brother and sister in their 50s with Down's syndrome and learning disabilities.

This is a highly personalised 1:1 home, where understanding each person's individuality is key. The lady is outgoing, vibrant and loves holidays, especially trips to Butlin's. Her brother prefers quieter environments, enjoys trains and public transport, and thrives with calm, consistent support. One of his most memorable experiences was a holiday focused around his love of steam trains.

You'll support with personal care, medication, meal preparation and healthy eating. The gentleman also requires support with diet management and portion control. Some behaviours of distress may occur, but full training and ongoing support will be provided.

This is a role where small moments, patience and genuine connection can make a huge difference.

Shifts

9:00am - 3:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
Long day + sleep-in: 9:00am - 9:00am (following day)
Evening + sleep-in: 5:00pm - 9:00am (following day)
Sleep-ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)

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

About you

You’ll be a great fit if you’re:

• Calm, patient and reassuring
• Able to adapt your approach to different personalities and needs
• Friendly, respectful and person-centred
• Confident building trusting relationships
• Firm but fair when supporting routines and boundaries
• Comfortable supporting personal care and medication
• Someone who enjoys creating a warm, homely atmosphere
• A driver with a full UK licence (auto-friendly)

Experience is helpful but not essential — we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

Rewards that make a difference

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

• 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
• 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.
• 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 of our recruitment communications.

Use of AI in the recruitment process

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.

If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.