Lead Support Worker: Grow Teams, Enable Independence

Dimensions; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Salary advance scheme (up to 50%)

Staff discounts

Life assurance and pension

Industry leading training

DBS paid for

Job summary

Dimensions leads a role where you empower people to grow, coaching fellow staff and delivering person-centred support across five homes in Colchester. You will be a trusted role model, balancing hands-on care with team development and continuous improvement.

As Lead Support Worker, you’ll set personalised goals, guide colleagues, and ensure the highest standards of service while aligning with Dimensions' values and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Lead with empathy and confidence to support and guide others.
• Strong communication skills and ability to give constructive feedback.
• Build trusting relationships with families, colleagues and people we support.
• Willingness to work weekends/bank holidays and adapt to changing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor support workers to deliver person-centred care.
• Provide high-quality, practical support across daily routines and activities.
• Collaborate with local management to drive team performance and reviews.
• Cover five homes in Colchester and support across various shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Dimensions leads a role where you empower people to grow, coaching fellow staff and delivering person-centred support across five homes in Colchester. You will be a trusted role model, balancing hands-on care with team development and continuous improvement.

As Lead Support Worker, you’ll set personalised goals, guide colleagues, and ensure the highest standards of service while aligning with Dimensions' values and regulatory requirements.