Support Worker
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | Malmesbury, SN16 0AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | D019495 |
Summary
Female Support Worker - SN16
Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available
£13.45 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Auto-friendly)
Gender Requirement: Female applicants only (GOR applies - see Apply Now)
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.
“Love seeing small differences make big changes.”
- Current Support Worker
Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work year after year.
About the roleWe're looking for a calm, patient and compassionate Female Support Worker to join our service in SN16, supporting two adults in their 50s (a brother and sister) with learning disabilities.
This is a unique and rewarding role where you'll provide 1:1 support in a warm, homely environment. The individuals have very different personalities and needs, so the ability to adapt your approach is essential.
You'll play a key role in creating a safe, structured and positive environment where both individuals can feel comfortable, supported and empowered.
Who you will be supportingYou'll support a brother and sister with very different lifestyles and preferences:
- Lady: Outgoing, vibrant and sociable — enjoys holidays (especially Butlins), getting out and about and engaging in activities
- Gentleman: Prefers calm, quiet environments — enjoys trains, public transport and structured routines. He can find busy social settings overwhelming
Support needs include:- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Support with diet and portion control
- Emotional support and behaviour management (training provided)
This is a role where understanding each person's preferences and delivering truly personalised support is key.
What you will be doingYou'll provide consistent, person-centred support, including:
- Supporting daily routines and independence
- Providing personal care with dignity and respect
- Supporting meal preparation and dietary management
- Administering medication
- Supporting community activities and outings
- Adapting your approach to suit individual needs and moods
- Promoting calm, structured and safe environments
- Building strong, trusting relationships
Shift patternsFlexible shift patterns are available, including:
- Day shifts: 9:00am - 3:00pm / 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Long day + sleep-in: 9:00am - 9:00am (next day)
- Evening + sleep-in: 5:00pm - 9:00am (next day)
- Sleep-ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)
Rotas are provided in advance to support work-life balance.
About youYou'll be a great fit if you are:
- Calm, patient and emotionally aware
- Able to provide a quiet, reassuring presence
- Firm but fair in your approach
- Adaptable to different personalities and support needs
- A strong relationship builder
- Reliable and consistent
- Comfortable working in a homely, personalised setting
- A confident auto driver
Experience supporting behaviours of distress is beneficial, but full training will be provided.
Family involvementWhile day-to-day support is delivered by the team, maintaining a consistent, respectful and person-centred approach is essential to overall wellbeing.
Rewards that make a difference- A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose 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 (where applicable)
- Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% earned pay before payday
- High Street discounts (shopping, dining, entertainment, gyms)
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry-leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
Apply now- 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 Requirement: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, gender refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
- As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all recruitment communications.
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