Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Tiptree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay uplift for overtime

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions seeks a compassionate Support Worker in Tiptree, Essex. This part-time role (15 hours per week) involves assisting with personal care, mobility support, medication administration and helping the gentleman maintain an active social life.

Applicants must hold a full UK manual driving licence with access to their own vehicle. Shifts may include weekends, and training is provided. A caring, patient approach and teamwork with family and professionals are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Experience in care or support work welcomed.
• Able to communicate with patience and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support includes personal care, medication administration, mobility support and helping to maintain a safe, comfortable home environment.
• Typical shifts include daytime support and weekends.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Teamwork

Driving

Job description

Dim/24184

£12.85 Per Hour

Tiptree

England, East of England, Essex

Permanent, Part Time

Hours per week: 15.0

Closing Date: October 13, 2026

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.

About the role

• Support Worker
• Tiptree, Colchester, CO5
• Part Time (15 hours) or Relief
• Full UK Manual driving licence with own car essential. ?

We are looking for caring and committed Support Workers to join our small team supporting a gentleman in his 60s. This is a highly personalised role where you'll spend time getting to know the person you support, understanding what matters to him and helping him live the life he chooses. He enjoys getting out and about every day and has a busy social calendar that includes swimming, attending clubs and classes, visiting the cinema, eating out, shopping and going for walks.

Family relationships are extremely important to him, and you'll play a key role in supporting him to stay connected through family visits, events and video calls.

Support includes personal care, medication administration, mobility support and helping to maintain a safe, comfortable home environment. The gentleman uses a wheelchair and a range of mobility equipment including a Sara Steady, shower chair and rise-and-recline chair. You will also support with meal preparation, ensuring food and drinks are prepared safely in line with prescribed texture-modified diets and fluids.

Typical shifts will include daytime support and may involve weekends.

Due to the rural location of the home and the need to drive mobility vehicles, applicants must hold a full UK manual driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

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.

Most importantly, you'll recognise every moment as an opportunity to support someone to learn, develop and enjoy life.

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
• 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:

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.
If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place