Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Drayton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay uplift

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days

Career progression

Salary advance scheme

Discounts

Life Assurance & Pension

Training & development

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Disability confident interview policy

BSL recruitment videos

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. seeks caring support workers to assist three adults with complex health needs in a supported living bungalow. You will provide full personal care, assist with medication, meals, and specialist feeding, using equipment like hoists and changing beds. A full UK driving licence and flexibility across shifts are essential.

We offer comprehensive training, career progression, and benefits including annual leave, pension, and DBS support.

Qualifications

• Have a caring and person-centred approach.
• Be comfortable providing full personal care.
• Be willing to learn and use specialist equipment (hoists, manual handling).
• Be confident supporting people with complex health needs, including PEG feeding.
• Be able to work flexibly (long days, sleep-ins, alternate weekends).
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence and drive Motability vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide full personal care and medication assistance as required.
• Support with meals and specialist feeding where needed.
• Support three adults with complex needs in a residential setting.
• Use specialist equipment safely and effectively.
• Promote wellbeing and be a calm, proactive team player.

Skills

Caring approach

Personal care

Equipment handling

Communication

Flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

This is a rewarding opportunity to support three older adults living in a supported living bungalow. The people we support have complex physical health needs and require thoughtful, person-centred support from a team that is caring, proactive and committed to getting the little things right. No two individuals are the same, and you'll take the time to understand each person's routines, preferences and support needs. Whether you're supporting someone to enjoy time in the garden, accompanying them to appointments such as hydrotherapy, assisting with meals, or simply ensuring they are comfortable and happy in their home, you'll play an important role in their daily lives. The role involves providing full personal care, supporting with medication administration, meal preparation and specialist feeding support. Two of the people we support have SALT guidelines in place, and one person receives nutrition via a PEG feed, with full training provided. All three individuals use wheelchairs, and you'll make use of a range of specialist equipment including overhead tracking hoists, mobile hoists, a changing bed and a specialist bath. We're looking for people who can combine compassion with confidence. You'll need to be comfortable supporting people with complex needs, working in a hands-on environment and promoting wellbeing through safe, high-quality care. The role requires flexibility to work a mixture of shifts, including days, sleep-ins and alternate weekends. Typical shifts include: 7:00am - 8:00pm, 8:00am - 8:45pm and long days with a sleep-in. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as you'll be required to drive the Motability vehicles used by the people we support to access appointments. There may also be opportunities to work across nearby homes, providing additional variety and experience within your role.
We're looking for someone who is compassionate, patient and genuinely motivated by supporting people. You'll be someone who is confident, proactive and able to remain calm in a busy environment. As you'll be supporting people with a range of physical health needs, you'll need to be comfortable providing hands-on support and following specialist care plans, with full training provided. To be successful in this role, you'll:

• Have a caring and person-centred approach.
• Be comfortable supporting with full personal care.
• Be willing to learn and use specialist equipment, including overhead tracking hoists, mobile hoists and other manual handling equipment.
• Be confident supporting people with complex health needs, including PEG feeding, epilepsy and SALT guidelines (full training provided).
• Be able to work flexibly, including long days, sleep-ins and alternate weekends.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence and be confident driving Motability vehicles.
• Be a strong communicator who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Have a positive attitude and be willing to provide support across nearby homes when required.
  At Dimensions, you can bring your whole self to work - and be celebrated for it. Guided by respect and strengthened by partnership, you'll belong to a community that values difference, listens deeply and acts with kindness. With integrity at the heart of what we do, and the right tools, adjustments, and opportunities, you'll have everything you need to thrive. Together, we'll keep building a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and truly included. Because when you can be you, we can make an even greater difference - together.
  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
• 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, 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.