Support Worker Female

Dimensions; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days

Career progression

Learn to drive scheme

Salary advance

Discounts

Life assurance

Industry training

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide person-centred support across Chandler's Ford, Totton and Romsey. You will help people with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible and lead active lives.

This is a varied role requiring compassion, reliability and good communication. You will work with colleagues, families and professionals to deliver high-quality support, with shifts including long days and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; full training provided.
• Able to provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Willingness to learn manual handling techniques and equipment.
• Able to adapt to different environments and support multiple individuals.
• Committed to promoting independence, choice and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support in various supported living settings.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care with dignity and compassion.
• Support individuals with complex needs and mobility requirements.
• Use manual handling equipment safely (wheelchairs, hoists).
• Help access local communities, attend appointments, pursue hobbies and activities.
• Assist with household tasks to maintain a safe, comfortable home.
• Encourage independence and choice in everyday life.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Accurately complete support records and follow plans.

Skills

Caring attitude

Compassionate

Communication skills

Personal care

Manual handling

Adaptability

Independence support

Job description

Female Support Worker

Full Time - 37.5 Hours per Week

Pay: £13.26 per hour. The current payrate of £13.26 will be increasing to £13.71 per hour on 1st October 2026

A Full UK/EU Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role

Supporting people across Single person and Supported Living settings in Chandler's Ford, Totton and Romsey

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, we believe that when our colleagues feel supported, they can provide the very best support to others. That's why your wellbeing matters to us. From health and wellbeing resources to flexible working options and ongoing development opportunities, we provide the support, tools, and culture you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Thanks to our incredible colleagues, Dimensions Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work® for 2026, celebrating our eighth consecutive year of accreditation.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, confident, and proactive Female Support Worker to join our team, supporting people across a variety of supported living settings in Chandler's Ford, Totton and Romsey.

You will be supporting people with mild to moderate learning disabilities, as well as individuals with complex care and physical support needs, helping them to live as independently as possible and enjoy fulfilling, active lives.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll provide person-centred support tailored to each individual's goals, preferences, and needs, empowering them to make choices and maintain control over their lives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing high-quality, person-centred support in a range of supported living environments.


• Supporting people with all aspects of daily living, including personal care delivered with dignity, respect, and compassion.


• Assisting individuals with complex care needs and mobility requirements.


• Using manual handling equipment safely, including wheelchairs and hoists.


• Supporting people to access their local communities, attend appointments, pursue hobbies, and participate in activities they enjoy.


• Assisting with household tasks such as cooking, shopping, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment.


• Encouraging independence, confidence, and choice in everyday life.


• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support.


• Accurately completing support records and following individual support plans.

Shift Pattern

This role involves a mixture of:

• Long day shifts (approximately 7:00am - 8:00pm)


• Sleep-in shifts


• Approximately three shifts per week, worked on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays as required.

About You

You don't need previous experience in care and support-we provide comprehensive training and ongoing development. What matters most is your attitude, values, and commitment to making a difference.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is caring, compassionate, and reliable.


• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• Is comfortable providing personal care and supporting people with complex needs.


• Is confident using or willing to learn manual handling techniques and equipment.


• Can adapt to different environments and support a variety of individuals.


• Is passionate about promoting independence, choice, and inclusion.


• Can work flexibly across multiple supported living locations.

Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Therefore, this post is open to female applicants only. In this context, \"female\" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

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 - all paid 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

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