Support Worker

Dimensions; Rochford; Hybrid; GBP 9,800 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Flexible shift patterns

30 days paid Annual Leave

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance scheme

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a Support Worker to join a small team caring for three young women aged 18–25 in Stambridge, Rochford. You’ll help them build independence, support activities in the community, and assist with daily tasks in their flats within the same building.

The role offers part-time contracts from 15 to 45 hours per week and requires a full UK driving licence with access to a car. You’ll be supported with training and a rolling four-week rota including mornings, afternoons, evenings

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals
• Excellent communication skills in a supportive care setting
• Patient, positive attitude with a focus on potential in others
• Willingness to be active, adaptable and respectful in varied situations

Responsibilities

• Support three young women to build independence and life skills
• Assist with medication administration and meal planning
• Maintain records and help access interests and relationships
• Provide care with guidance from Positive Behaviour Support as needed

Skills

Building relationships

Communication

Patient & positive

Active & adaptable

Respect & dignity

Job description

About Dimensions

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 eighthconsecutive year of recognition.

About the role

• Support Worker
• Stambridge, Rochford, SS4.
• Contracts from 15 hours per week up to 45 hours per week
• Full UK driving licence with own car essential.?

We can offer contracts ranging from 15 hours to 45 hours per week. Candidates seeking full-time hours, or contracts up to 45 hours per week, must be willing to work flexibly across two Dimensions homes located in Stambridge, Rochford and Southend-on-Sea.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team supporting three young women aged between 18 and 25 who live in their own flats within the same building in Stambridge, Rochford. Each person we support havetheir owninterests and goals, making this a varied and rewarding role where no two days are ever the same.

One of the ladies enjoys staying active and loves getting out into the town. You might find yourselves visiting Southend seafront, going shopping, enjoying meals out, attending a weekly nightclub, heading to the gym or spending time with a family dog. Another enjoys creative pursuits such as writing, artwork and reading, alongside interests in gaming and social media. The third lady loves theatre trips, cinema visits, bowling, arts and crafts, exploring places of interest and discovering new opportunities in her local community.

As a Support Worker, you'll be alongside the people we support as they build independence, develop life skills andpursue their interests. You'll help with medication administration, meal planning and cooking, maintaining records and supporting people to access the interestsand relationships that are important to them.

One of the people we support can at times display behaviours of distress. You'll receive full training, guidance and ongoing support from an experienced team, including specialist Positive Behaviour Support, to help you feel confident and successful in your role.

Shifts are worked on a four-week rolling rota and include mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins.

About you

This could be the perfect role for you if you're someone who enjoys building relationships, encouraging others and helping people experience new opportunities.

We're not looking for previous care experience. We're looking for people who are patient, positive and able to see potential in others. You'll be someone who enjoys being active, can adapt to different situations and understands the importance of treating everyone with dignity and respect.

You'll be joining a close-knit team, so being a supportive colleague and a good communicator is just as important as the support you'll provide.

Due to the location of the home and limited public transport links, a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

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 - allpaid 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

• 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.

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

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