Female Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins £50 per night

30 days annual leave

Career progression

DBS paid for

Training and development

Job summary

Dimensions Ltd in Reading (RG2) is seeking a Female Support Worker to join a team supporting four women with learning disabilities and epilepsy. Roles involve 1:1 and 2:1 support, personal care, and activities in a lively home in Reading. Shifts include early and late slots, with optional sleep-ins (£50) to support our residents.

We look for caring, patient and enthusiastic individuals who can adapt communication methods and work well in a supportive team. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and compassionate.
• Creative and enthusiastic.
• Willing to learn different communication methods.
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of health and support needs.
• Positive team player and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support to individuals.
• Using hoists and equipment for one person.
• Supporting wheelchair users and those with eating and drinking needs.
• Meal preparation and medication administration.
• Helping people attend health appointments and participate in activities.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Compassionate

Job description

Female Support Worker – Reading (RG2)

Location: Reading (RG2)

Hours:37.5 Full Time Opportunities Available

Pay:£13.45 Per Hour + £50 per sleep-in shift

Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence Essential

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.

"Love seeing small differences make big changes."

– Current Support Worker

If you're looking for a role where you'll build meaningful relationships, support people to enjoy active and fulfilling lives, and be part of a friendly, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

We're looking for caring and enthusiastic Female Support Workers to join our team in Reading (RG2), supporting four women aged between their 30s and 50s.

The women we support have learning disabilities and epilepsy. Some communicate without words and others use limited communication, so learning how each person communicates is a key part of providing great support.

Support is provided on both a 1:1 and 2:1 basis, depending on individual needs and activities.

This is a lively and active home where there is always something going on. The women enjoy getting out and about, spending time with family and friends, and taking part in a wide range of activities.

They enjoy:

• Shopping trips
• Going to the cinema
• Meals out
• Day trips and holidays
• Music and entertainment
• Swimming
• Visiting family and friends
• Celebrating festivals and special occasions
• Visiting local sports centres
• Exploring new opportunities and experiences

Support includes:

• Supporting people with their personal care
• Using hoists and specialist equipment for one person
• Supporting wheelchair users
• Supporting people with eating and drinking
• Meal preparation
• Administering medication
• Supporting people to attend health appointments
• Supporting communication through signs, gestures and other personalised approaches
• Supporting people to do the things that matter to them
• Supporting holidays, including occasional trips abroad

Family relationships are important to the women we support, and you'll work closely with relatives and wider circles of support to help people live great lives.

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 planning and work–life balance.

About you

You’ll be a great fit if you’re:

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Creative and enthusiastic
• Willing to learn different communication methods
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of health and support needs
• Passionate about helping people live fulfilling lives
• Happy supporting people to access activities, appointments and opportunities
• Comfortable swimming and joining in with activities
• A positive team player
• Reliable and organised
• A driver with a full UK manual driving licence

Gender Requirement: Female applicants only. Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement due to the personal care needs of the people we support.

Rewards that make a difference

• 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
• 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.
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
• 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.