Female Support Worker

Dimensions; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days

Career progression

Learn to drive

Salary advance

Shoppers discounts

Life insurance

Company pension

Training programs

Enhanced DBS paid

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a compassionate Female Support Worker in Reading (RG2) to support four ladies aged 30s–50s with learning disabilities and epilepsy. The role emphasizes person-centred care, daily living assistance, and active participation in community activities.

Shifts run 7:00–14:00, 14:00–21:00, with alternate weekends and optional sleep-ins paid £50. Full training is provided, and a supportive team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience is helpful but not essential; training provided.
• Ability to support daily living and personal care.
• Willingness to engage in community activities and outings.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to four ladies with learning disabilities and epilepsy.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs.
• Medication administration and meal preparation.

Skills

Patient

Calm demeanor

Caring

Creative

Positive attitude

Person-centered

Communication

Team player

Job description

Female Support Worker – Reading (RG2)

Location: Reading (RG2)
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Pay: £13.45 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift (optional)
Gender Requirement: Female applicants only (GOR applies)

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 once again been recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ among Super Large Organisations, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

"Love seeing small differences make big changes."
– Current Support Worker

If you're creative, caring and passionate about helping people live fulfilling lives, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team where every day brings new experiences, meaningful connections and the chance to make a genuine difference.

About the role

We're looking for a compassionate and energetic Female Support Worker to join our team in Reading (RG2), supporting four ladies aged 30s–50s with learning disabilities and epilepsy.

This is a warm, structured and active home where communication goes beyond words. The ladies express themselves through gestures, sounds and expressions, and thrive with support from people who take the time to understand their individual personalities, preferences and routines.

The people we support enjoy:

• Shopping trips, meals out and cinema visits
• Swimming and local sports activities
• Music, sensory activities and relaxation
• Festivals, celebrations and family visits
• Day trips, community activities and holidays abroad

You'll provide person-centred support that promotes independence, confidence and wellbeing while helping each person enjoy the activities they love.

Support includes:

• Personal care and daily living support
• Medication administration
• Meal preparation and healthy lifestyle support
• Hoist and mobility support (full training provided)
• Supporting communication through non-verbal cues
• Community activities, shopping and budgeting
• Encouraging independence, choice and social inclusion

Families play an active role in the lives of the people we support, making positive and respectful relationship-building an important part of the role.

Shifts:

• 7:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 9:00pm
• Alternate weekends
• Optional 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:

• Patient, calm and caring
• Creative, positive and enthusiastic
• Values-driven and person-centred
• Confident learning new ways to communicate
• Comfortable supporting personal care and mobility needs
• Happy to be active and involved in community activities
• Someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships
• A supportive team player with a positive outlook

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
• 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.