Support Worker - Female

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible shift patterns

Overtime uplift

Learn to Drive scheme

Enhanced DBS paid

Company pension

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. is hiring a dedicated care support worker to assist Donna with daily living, personal care, and mobility. You will help with household tasks, meals, and getting to appointments while engaging her in activities and monitoring routines.

The role requires kindness, patience, and a calm presence, with a mix of long/short shifts and 24/7 support rotas. Training, DBS coverage, and staff wellbeing are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or similar support role.
• Ability to follow routines and instructions.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.
• Comfort with pets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Support mobility and accompany to appointments.
• Assist with household tasks and meal preparation.
• Engage Donna in activities and social time.
• Follow care plans and schedules.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Effective communication

Dog-friendly

Job description

This is an active, meaningful role where every interaction truly matters. You'll support Donna with:

• Lots of walking and staying active
• Swimming and fun exercise classes (including glow sticks!)
• All household tasks, including cleaning, food shopping and meal preparation
• Personal care
• Attending appointments
• Dropping her to and pick her up from day services three days a week

You'll also spend time with the two very friendly family dogs, so being a dog lover is essential. Shifts: To support Donna safely and consistently, we provide 24/7 support. Shifts include: Sleep-in shifts, which you must be able to work A mix of long days, early shifts, late shifts, and sleep-ins depending on the rota Three days a week: 08:00-10:30 & 15:30-20:00 - Other four days: 09:00-20:00, 09:00-16:00, and 16:00-20:00. Rotas are provided in advance to support balance, wellbeing, and planning outside of work.

• Patience and genuine compassion
• A calm, reassuring presence
• An understanding of when to talk - and when to sing
• Consistency to follow her routines
• A passion for supporting someone to live life her way

You'll make every day matter for the people you support, helping them learn, grow, and live life their way. At Dimensions, we'll make every day matter for you too, with wellbeing support, flexibility, and a caring team. Through Inspiring People Awards and Dimensions Academy, we celebrate your contribution and help you thrive - because when you can be you, everyone benefits

Donna is in her early 40s and lives with Rett syndrome, autism and epilepsy. She communicates in her own way - not always verbally - but she always makes her feelings known, and her personality shines through every day. Music is central to Donna's wellbeing. Her favourite songs are always playing, and you'll often sing, hum or gently chat along with her as part of her routine. When Donna feels comfortable, her infectious laugh can brighten even the dullest of days. Donna thrives when the people around her understand her world and take the time to build trust. To support her well, you'll need to bring

• 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, 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
• 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.
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
• 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.