Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd; Tiptree; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay uplift for overtime

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave pro rata

Career progression opportunities

Salary advance scheme

Job summary

Dimensions Ltd in Tiptree, Colchester, is seeking part-time Support Workers to provide person-centred care to a gentleman in his 60s. The role requires a full UK manual driving licence and access to a car; shifts are daytime with weekend rota work.

You will assist with personal care, medications, mobility, meals, and maintaining a safe home while supporting social activities in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patience and empathy.
• Willingness to learn medication administration and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support and personal care.
• Assist with medication and mobility needs.
• Prepare meals and manage texture-modified diets.
• Maintain a safe home and complete basic records, liaising with families and professionals.

Skills

Care experience

Patience and empathy

Personal care

Flexibility

Tech literacy

Medication administration

Manual handling

Dysphagia awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

None

Job description

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - You'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you.

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
• Tiptree, Colchester, CO5
• £13.45 per hour
• Part Time (15 hours) or Relief
• Full UK Manual driving licence with own car essential.

We're looking for part time Support Workers to join ourteam, providing person-centred support to a gentleman in his 60s. This is a rewarding opportunity to build a meaningfulrelationship, taking the time to understand what is important to him and supporting him to live an active and fulfilling life.

The gentleman enjoys a wide range of hobbies and likes to spend time in his community every day. His interests include swimming, attending social clubs and classes, going to the cinema, dining out, shopping and enjoying regular walks.

As a Support Worker, you'll provide assistance with personal care, medication, mobility and maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment. The gentleman uses a wheelchair and a variety of mobility aids, including a Sara Steady, shower chair and rise-and-recline chair. You'll also support with preparing meals and drinks, ensuring they are provided safely and in accordance with prescribed texture-modified diets and fluid requirements.

Maintaining strong family relationships is a priority for him, and you'll help him stay in touch with loved ones through visits, family events and video calls.

Shifts are primarily during the daytime and will include weekend working on a rota basis.

Due to the rural location of the home and the requirement to drivemobility vehicles, applicants must hold a full UK manual driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. The majority of driving will be in the vehicles used by the person we support, enabling him to access his hobbies and appointments.

About you

We're looking for someone who demonstrates our values of Ambition, Courage, Integrity, Partnership and Respect.You may already have experience in care, support work, healthcare or working with people with disabilities, but just as importantly you'll be someone who enjoys building relationships and supporting people to achieve their goals.

You'll be someone who:

• Enjoys working with people and helping them live fulfilling lives.
• Can communicate with patience and empathy.
• Is comfortable supporting with personal care.
• Can work flexibly and respond to changing needs.
• Is confident using technology to complete records and training.
• Is willing to learn specialist skills, including medication administration, manual handling and dysphagia awareness.
• Works well as part of a team and in partnership with families and professionals.

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
• 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

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

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