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Dimensions; Broadland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance 50%

Discounts (High Street)

Life Assurance & Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions are recruiting a Female Support Worker in Hellesdon, Norfolk, to join two supported living homes on a permanent contract. The role averages 37.5 to 45 hours per week, with a requirement for a full UK manual driving licence and on-site shifts.

You will support three women in their own homes and also cover hours at a second nearby home, including waking nights and flexible shifts across days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Full training and DBS are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is welcome but not essential.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Role involves supporting women in their own homes across two locations.

Responsibilities

• Support three women in their own home for 28 hours per week.
• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, moving and handling, medication and PEG feeding.
• Provide additional hours at a second home, mainly waking nights.

Skills

Caring attitude

Passion for care

Flexible shifts

Personal care

Driving licence

Team player

Job description

You can bring your whole self to work and be celebrated for it. Inclusion, respect, and practical support ensure you feel seen, supported, and valued, so you can thrive alongside the people we support.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

About the role

Female Support Worker

Company: Dimensions Salary: £12.85 to £12.85 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Hellesdon, Norfolk, NR6 5HL Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 7 Sept 2026 Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

Permanent Contract - 37.5 to 45 Hours per week

Hellesdon, Norwich

Full UK Manual Driving Licence Essential

This is a unique opportunity to join two of our supported living homes in Hellesdon, Norwich, on a permanent contract of 37.5 to 45 hours per week.

You'll spend 28 hours each week supporting three women in their own home, helping them live the lives they choose. The women enjoy a wide range of interests including shopping, visiting cafés, arts and crafts, holidays, trips to the seaside and spending time in their local community. Two of the women require support with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, moving and assisting, medication and PEG feeding, while the third enjoys a greater level of independence and attends work during the week.

Alongside this, you'll provide support at a second nearby supported living home, covering additional hours across the rota. These hours will predominantly be waking nights, helping to cover annual leave, sickness and other staffing requirements. Here you'll support four people with varying needs, enabling them to enjoy active and fulfilling lives both at home and in their community.

No two days are the same in this role. You'll provide person-centred support tailored to each individual's goals, interests and needs, whilst being part of a close-knit team that shares a passion for helping people achieve great things.

Flexibility is essential, as you'll be required to work a variety of shifts including earlys, lates, long days, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays across both home.

A full UK manual driving licence is required, as you'll need to drive both manual and automatic vehicles.

About you

• Has a caring, positive and can-do attitude.
• Is genuinely passionate about supporting people to live great lives.
• Can work flexibly across days, evenings, weekends and nights.
• Is comfortable supporting people with personal care, moving and handling and complex health needs.
• Can work across both homes as required.
• Holds a full UK manual driving licence.
• Is able to drive both manual and automatic vehicles.
• Enjoys building positive relationships and encouraging independence.

Previous experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

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 (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

- 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.

- 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

- 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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