Female Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Metheringham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Salary advance scheme

High street discounts

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid by us

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. is recruiting a care support worker to assist a gentleman in his own bungalow in Metheringham. You will provide 1:1 support, helping with personal care, meals and activities, while promoting independence and safety in the community. A calm, patient and respectful approach is essential.

Role includes long day shifts (8am-8pm or similar) with occasional sleep-ins, driving a vehicle with a full UK licence, and safeguarding requirements. DBS is enhanced and paid by Dimensions.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training and support provided.
• Must be calm, patient, reliable and able to stay grounded in all situations.
• Ability to work long day shifts, including sleep-ins and every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the gentleman in his own bungalow.
• Assist with personal care and meal preparation, supporting independence.
• Support community outings and recreational activities.
• Drive his vehicle using a full UK manual licence as needed.
• Respond calmly to upset or frustrated moments.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Full UK MANUAL driving licence essential.

This is a truly unique opportunity to support one gentleman in his late fifties, living in his own supported living bungalow in Metheringham. You will be providing 1:1 support, building a strong, trusting relationship and really getting to know what matters most to him.

Your role will be to provide consistent, person-centred support that helps him feel safe, understood and in control. It is important that you are calm, resilient, and able to respond confidently if he becomes upset or frustrated.

Day-to-day, you will support him with maintaining his independence, from prompting with personal care and supporting with meal preparation, to helping him enjoy the things he loves. He has a fantastic sense of humour and enjoys getting out into his local community on his mobility scooter, going for meals or a drink, watching horror films, listening to heavy metal music, and heading off on caravan holidays., An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

He values honest, open relationships and can sometimes test boundaries to get a reaction, so it is important that you are confident, emotionally resilient, and able to remain professional whilst building a genuine, positive connection.

You will be working long day shifts (typically 8am-8pm or 8am-11pm with a sleep-in), as part of a rolling rota that includes every other weekend and at least one sleep-in per week. Support is delivered in a consistent and person-centred way, giving you the time to truly make an impact.

A manual UK driving licence is essential, as you will be driving his vehicle to support him to access the community.

About you

You do not need previous experience; we will provide all the training and support you need but you do need to share our values.

You will be someone who is naturally patient, kind, and reliable, with the ability to stay calm and grounded in all situations. You will enjoy building relationships and will not shy away from honest conversations, even when topics may feel challenging or unexpected.

You will understand the importance of treating people with dignity and respect, while also being able to set boundaries and respond consistently. A good sense of humour and a positive outlook will go a long way in this role, as well as the ability to see the person beyond their history.

Above all, you will believe in supporting people to live life on their own terms, with choice, independence, and the right support around them.

Your efforts are recognised and rewarded with benefits and recognition programs that matter - supporting your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance. Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 - our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work

• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• 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