Support Worker - Female

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days pro rata

Career progression

High Street discounts

Life assurance and pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid by us

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a compassionate support worker in Darlington, England for a part-time role at 32 hours per week, paying £14.01 per hour. The position supports individuals in daily activities and requires a full UK/EU manual driving licence.

Responsibilities include personal care, shopping, finances, meals, and transport, with a focus on enabling independence and dignity in daily routines. Training provided; prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and values-driven
• Clear and calm communication
• Reliable, compassionate and person-centred
• Happy to work as part of a supportive team
• Prior experience in similar support roles preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care
• Assisting with shopping, finances and household tasks
• Helping with cooking and meal preparation
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Providing safe and supportive transport to activities

Skills

Personal care

Household tasks

Meal preparation

Transport support

Independence support

Tools

UK/EU driving licence

Job description

Dim/24123

£14.01 Per Hour

Darlington

England, North East England, County Durham, Scotland

Part Time

Hours per week: 32.0

Closing Date: September 19, 2026

Location: Darlington
Part Time - 32 hours per week - £14.01 per hour
Driver Licence:Full Manual UK/EU Driving License Essential

About Dimensions

15:00–21:00
15:00–18:00
09:00–23:00 + sleep-in followed by 07:00 - 09:00

We are looking for someone who is confident around PBS principles and familiar with the use of PRN support strategies, including knowing when and how to apply them appropriately and safely. Full training will be provided, including refreshers on PBS, PRN protocols, behaviours of distress and self-injury, but prior experience is preferred.

• Attending a day centre
• Swimming
• Visiting a favourite social club
• Listening to music
• Spending time with family and friends
• Trips out for coffee and cake
• Enjoying relaxing downtime at home

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient and values-driven
• Positive and confident, especially around lively personalities
• Able to communicate clearly and calmly
• Reliable, compassionate and person-centred
• Happy to work as part of a supportive team

  She would also like you to know that she uses a wheelchair for mobility.

What Will I Be Doing?

• Supporting with personal care
• Helping with shopping, finances and household tasks
• Assisting with cooking and meal preparation
• Encouraging independence and building confidence
• Providing safe and supportive transport to activities

Both people we support have their own vehicles, so a full UK/EU manual driving licence is essential.

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

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