Support Worker

Dimensions; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Slough seeks a compassionate Female Support Worker. You will provide personal care and support for six ladies with complex needs in their home environment. The ideal candidate should have flexibility and a caring attitude, with responsibilities including medication support and assisting with daily activities. This part-time role offers competitive compensation and requires a genuine commitment to the care of others.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and manual handling.
• Comfortable supporting individuals with complex care needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing full personal care and medication support.
• Assisting with manual handling and hoisting.
• Supporting activities and outings for residents.
• Creating a safe and inclusive environment.
• Working flexibly as part of a rota team.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication skills

Job description

Female Support Worker - Slough
Part-Time (up to 20 hours per week)
£12.92 Per Hour

Start Your Day Knowing You’ll Make a Difference

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated female Support Worker to join our team in Slough and help create meaningful, joyful experiences for the people we support. You’ll be working with six wonderful ladies aged 40–60, all with complex care needs. Five of these ladies do not communicate with words and some use wheelchairs, requiring full support with personal care, manual handling (including hoisting), and medication.

What They Love

These ladies enjoy sensory activities, visits from local musicians, trips to Thames Valley Adventure Playground, and spending time with family. They also love celebrating special occasions and engaging in community life.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing full personal care and medication support
• Assisting with manual handling and hoisting
• Supporting meaningful activities and outings
• Creating a safe, warm, and inclusive environment
• Working flexibly as part of a rota team

The Setting

You’ll be supporting them in their own home, which includes a dedicated bedroom for sleep‑in shifts. The location is easily accessible by public transport and offers some parking.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient, and reliable female Support Worker
• Comfortable with personal care and manual handling
• Flexible availability for days, evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins
• Someone who shares our values and puts people first

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.

Dimensionsis proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached.

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.

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• 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.
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