Female Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible shifts

Career progression opportunities

Learn to Drive scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Industry-leading training

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. operates a respite service in Newbury (RG19) supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs. You will work in a supportive team delivering personal care, daily living support, and medication administration.

We offer 30 days of annual leave, flexible shifts, and progression opportunities. Training is provided, plus benefits including pension and life assurance. Weekend work is essential, with overtime enhancements available.

Qualifications

• Must be female due to GOR policy.
• No previous care experience required; full training provided.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Medication administration.
• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs.
• Meal preparation and promoting independence and choice.

Skills

Warm and approachable

Good communication

Team player

Willing to learn with full training

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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 service in 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, community outings, 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 - 7:00am (£50 paid per sleep-in)

Weekend work is essential.

Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance., 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.

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

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