Female Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Telford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance

Discounts

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a Female Support Worker in Telford to assist two women in their 60s with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy, including buccal medication for one. They enjoy shopping, meals out, bowling, drives, and light social activities.

You’ll provide 1:1 and 2:1 support, personal care, meal prep and help with healthy routines, with shifts including early/late and alternating weekends. A full UK driving licence (automatic) is required.

Qualifications

• Two ladies in their 60s with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy; buccal medication for one.
• Must be able to support personal care, meal preparation and wellbeing routines.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and 2:1 support and assist with personal care, meal preparation and medications.
• Support activities such as shopping trips, meals out, bowling and drives, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (automatic)

Job description

Dim/24081

£12.81 - £12.81 Per Hour

Telford

England, Shropshire, West Midlands

Permanent

Hours per week: 35.0

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Female Support Worker - Telford (TF10)

£12.81per hour | Full UK Driving Licence (Automatic) Required | Upto 35 Hours

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Every day, you’ll make a meaningful difference while being part of a team that truly values you. 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 been recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing among Super Large Organisations, reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

About the role

You’ll be supporting two ladies in their 60s with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy (buccal medication required for one). They enjoy getting out and about — from shopping trips, pub meals, bowling, and drives, to quieter moments people-watching. They also love having fun, with a cheeky sense of humour (including games like hide and seek!).

Both ladies communicate non-verbally, so you'll build strong connections through consistency and understanding. You’ll provide a mix of 1:1 and 2:1 support, including personal care, meal preparation, medication, and supporting healthy routines. There’s a focus on encouraging activity, choice, and wellbeing, including reintroducing activities like swimming.

Shifts include a mix of early and late patterns, with alternating weekends.

About you

• Outgoing and engaging, with a positive energy
• Encouraging of independence, choice, and healthy living
• Comfortable supporting personal care and manual handling
• Confident in the kitchen and able to prepare meals
• Patient and emotionally aware, especially on more sensitive days
• A full UK driver (automatic vehicle)

Experience is desirable but not essential - we’ll support you to learn.

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
• Salary advance scheme
• High Street Discounts
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

What our team says

"Being relatively new to Dimensions and to social care, this has already proven to be one of the most rewarding roles I’ve had. The people we support are incredible, and the team I work alongside truly feels like a family."

This role is open to female applicants only.

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.

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.

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.

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