Female Support Workers

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; East Woodhay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive payrate with uplift for OT

30 days paid annual leave

Annual leave incl. public holidays (pr

Career progression opportunities

Learn to drive scheme

Salary advance scheme

High street discounts

Life assurance and company pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. in Reading is seeking Caring and enthusiastic Female Support Workers to join a lively family home environment supporting four women with learning disabilities and epilepsy. You will help with personal care, medications, and accompany them on activities and outings.

Full training and ongoing support are provided. A full UK manual driving licence is preferred as some duties involve travel to activities and appointments.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; full training and ongoing support provided.
• Ability to learn different communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Support four women with learning disabilities and epilepsy, on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Support attendance at health appointments and activities.
• Facilitate communication through signs, gestures and personalised approaches.
• Support holidays and outings with the group.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Compassionate

Reliable

Organised

Job description

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.

• 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.

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

Experience is not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

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.

Shift patterns

• 7:00am - 2:00pm
• 2:00pm - 9:0pm
• 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.

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