Female Support Worker

Dimensions; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learn to Drive scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Discounts

Overtime enhancements

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a Female Support Worker at our Newbury respite location (RG19). This full-time role involves providing personal care, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs, and promoting independence. There are 37.5 hours weekly with 7:00–2:30, 2:30–10:00 shifts and paid sleep-ins (£50 each).

A full UK driving licence is required. Training is provided. We offer competitive pay (£12.81/hour + £50 sleep-ins), plus benefits and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and adaptable.
• Happy to learn; full training provided.
• Confident communicator and strong team player.
• Manual driver with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and daily living support.
• Medication administration.
• Supporting complex health needs (including stoma care, PEG feeding, epilepsy).
• Meal preparation and healthy routines.
• Promoting independence, confidence and choice.

Skills

Warm & approachable

Adaptable

Confident communicator

Team player

Full UK driving licence

Willing to learn

Job description

Female Support Worker – Newbury (RG19)

Location: Newbury (RG19)
Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
Pay: £12.81 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Gender Requirement: Female applicants only (GOR applies)

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 success is celebrated. Together, we make life better – for the people we support and for you.

We’re proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for eight consecutive years and as one of the UK’s Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ among Super Large Organisations.

“Each day is different – supporting people and seeing positive changes.”
– Current Support Worker

About the role

Join our friendly team at our respite homein Newbury (RG19), supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs during short breaks – from weekends to longer stays. Every day is different, giving you the chance to make a real difference and help people feel valued, safe, and empowered.

The people we support enjoy:

• Zoo trips, variousoutings, and cinema visits
• Holidays and day trips
• Social activities and family time

Your role will include:

• Personal care and daily living support
• Medication administration
• Supporting complex health needs (including stoma care, PEG feeding, epilepsy – full training provided)
• Meal preparation and healthy routines
• Promoting independence, confidence, and choice

Shift Patterns

• 7:00am – 2:30pm
• 2:30pm – 10:00pm
• Sleep-in: 10:00pm – 7:0am (£50 paid per sleep-in)
  Weekend work is essential.
  Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and adaptable
• Happy to learn – no experience needed, full training provided
• A confident communicator and strong team player
• A manual driver with a full UK driving licence

Rewards that make a difference

• Competitive pay with overtime enhancements
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
• Flexible shifts and a healthy work-life balance
• Career progression opportunities
• Learn to Drive scheme (up to 30 lessons, plus test fees covered)
• Salary advance scheme (access up to 50% of earned pay before payday)
• Pension, life assurance, and retail discounts
• Industry-leading training and enhanced DBS paid for by us

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.