Support Workers

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Tiptree; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

30 days leave

Career progression

Learn to drive scheme

Salary advance 50%

Life Assurance & Pension

Enhanced DBS paid

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. is seeking caring and committed Support Workers to join a small team supporting a gentleman in his 60s in a rural home near Tiptree.

This is a highly personalised role where you’ll help him live the life he chooses, enjoy daily outings, and stay connected with family through visits and calls. You’ll provide personal care, medication administration, mobility support, and meal preparation with texture-modified diets.

Qualifications

• Experience in compassionate care ideal but not required.
• Comfort with personal care and mobility support.
• Ability to learn medication administration and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and mobility support.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Assist with meal preparation including texture-modified diets.
• Maintain safe, clean home environment and records using technology.
• Support with daily activities and outings for social engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Tech use for records

Willingness to learn

Tools

Medication administration tools

Mobility equipment knowledge

Job description

Position Details

• 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.

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.

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 eighth consecutive year of recognition.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.