Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Colchester seeks a Support Worker to assist three independent gentlemen in their daily routines and social activities. This role offers flexible working hours with no weekend shifts, and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local community. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Benefits

30 days paid annual leave

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

High Street Discounts

Salary Advance Scheme

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Experience in support work or similar roles.
• Willingness to engage in social events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Support three independent gentlemen in daily routines.
• Assist with social activities and provide companionship.
• Ensure the week reflects what matters most to the gentlemen.

Skills

Great communication skills

Positive attitude

Ability to drive

Job description

• Support Worker – Highwoods, Colchester
• £12.64 per hour
• 15 hours per week – No weekends!

Looking for a role that fits around family life? This could be perfect for you. With shifts on Monday (9:00–16:30) and Wednesday (9:30–17:00), you’ll have time for the school run in the morning and evenings free for family time. Best of all, there are no weekend shifts.

You’ll be joining a friendly team in Highwoods, supporting three independent gentlemen aged 30–40 who share a home. Most of your time will be spent 1:1 with one gentleman, helping him enjoy the things he loves most. He’s outgoing, sociable and enjoys being active from swimming and dance clubs to sports for confidence, meeting up with friends, and days out at the theme park. He has his own vehicle, so we’re looking for someone who can drive (you don’t need your own car).

This is a role for upbeat, positive people who enjoy having fun and bringing energy. You’ll need great communication skills and a willingness to get involved in social events, because the people you’ll support love being out. There’s no support with personal care, mobility or medication administration, instead, your focus will be supporting routines, and making sure each week reflects what matters most to them. Two of the gentlemen have jobs and partners, while one requires 24/7 support, so you’ll be part of a team that shares responsibilities and takes turns with core hours.

At Dimensions, we’re proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for seven years running. We believe support work should be rewarding, enjoyable and flexible and this role offers exactly that.

Based in Highwoods, Colchester, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your local community while balancing work with family life.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will continue until the post is filled.

Your rewards

• Competitive pay rate, with uplift for any overtime you choose to work.
• 30 days paid annual leave, rising to 35 (including public holidays – pro rata).
• Award-winning career development and genuine opportunities for progression.
• High Street Discounts – including supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, and cinemas.
• Life Assurance and a Company Pension Scheme.
• Industry-leading training, including specialist support.
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by us.
• Salary Advance Scheme – access up to 50% of earned pay before payday.

Apply now.

• 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.

Salary / Benefits:£12.64 Per Hour