Female Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd; Reedham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Salary advance scheme

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Pension

Job summary

Dimensions Ltd in Reedham, Norfolk, is seeking a part-time Female Support Worker to join a small team supporting three ladies in their own bungalow. The role includes personal care, medication support, cooking and household tasks, and helping residents access daily activities with a compassionate, patient approach.

You will work on a rolling rota with typically two staff on shift, including evenings and weekends. A full UK manual driving licence with your own car is required.

Qualifications

• Caring, observant and patient with genuine passion for supporting others.
• Willingness to learn and work in a small team.
• Able to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with medications.
• Assist with cooking, meal prep and household tasks.
• Support with day-to-day appointments and activities.
• Foster social engagement and activities within the supported living setting.

Skills

Caring

Observant

Patient

Team player

Reliable

Flexible

Driving licence

Job description

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 eighthconsecutive year of recognition.

About the role

• Female Support Worker
• Part time – 20 hours per week
• £13.45 per hour
• Reedham, Norfolk, NR13
• Full UK manual driving licence with own car essential.

At Dimensions, we are passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling lives and this role is a brilliant opportunity to be part of that. We are looking for a part-time Female Support Worker (20hours per week) to join an established team supporting three ladies in their own supported living bungalowin Reedham, avillage in the Norfolk Broads, approximately 15 minutes from Great Yarmouth and around 25–30 minutes from Norwich by car.

The people we support communicatewith body language and facial expressions, so you’ll become skilled at understanding vocal sounds, body language, and non-verbal cues. This makes the role particularly rewarding, as you will build strong relationships and learn to recognise what matters most to each person.

Day-to-day, you will provide full support with personal care, support with medication, and help maintain a warm, well-run home. You will also support with cooking and meal preparation, household tasks, and managing day-to-day appointments such as GP visits or home maintenance.

Life here is active and social. The ladies enjoy swimming (you will need to feel confident in the water), shopping trips, meals out, bowling, walks in the town, and drives out for treats like ice cream. Supporting them to access these interests and enjoy new experiences is a big part of the role.

You will work as part of a small, consistent team (typically two staff on shift), with a strong focus on teamwork and continuity of support. Flexibility is important, as shifts are worked across a rolling rota and includelong days, 7 hour shifts, and 6 hour early or late shifts.

About you

You will be someone who is caring, observant, and patient, with a genuine passion for supporting others. You do not need to have done this exact role before, but you will need the confidence to learn, adapt, and work closely within a team.

You will:

• Be attentive and intuitive, with the ability to understand non-verbal communication.
• Be reliable, flexible and a strong team player.
• Feel confident supporting with day-to-day responsibilities, from cooking to organising appointments.
• Be willing to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Full UK driving licence and confident driving a manual car.
• Access to your own vehicle for travel to the home.

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
• 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.
• 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. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

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