Female Support Worker

Support Worker / Carer

Shrewsbury

£ 13 Per Hour

Permanent, Full time

Desirable Skills

Support Worker

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Job description

Female Support Worker - Shrewsbury (SY2)

Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available (up to 45 hours per week)
£12.81 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Gender Requirement: Female applicants only
(Genuine Occupational Requirement applies - see Apply Now)
About Dimensions
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 the job role, some days it doesn't feel like work at all!"
- Current Support Worker

Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work year after year.
About the role
We're looking for a calm, confident and caring Female Support Worker to join our small, friendly team in SY2, supporting two women in their 50s-60s with learning disabilities and additional health needs.

This is a rewarding role where consistency, patience and relationship-building are key. One lady may take a little longer to warm to new staff, so we're looking for someone who brings reassurance, warmth and reliability to every shift.
Who you will be supporting
You'll support two ladies with a range of needs, including:

Learning disabilities

Epilepsy

Dementia

Diabetes (non-insulin dependent)

One lady has Down syndrome

Support overview

1:1 support: 10:00am - 8:00pm

2:1 support: Outside of the above

Personal care: Yes

Wheelchair use: One lady uses a wheelchair when out in the community

Eating support:

Both eat independently

Support required during SALT assessments

Meal preparation: Yes

Medication administration: Yes (training provided)

What you will be doing
You'll help the ladies live safe, comfortable and fulfilling lives by:

Supporting daily routines and personal care

Preparing meals and supporting healthy eating

Administering medication and monitoring health

Offering reassurance and emotional support

Encouraging independence and confidence

Supporting walks, cinema trips and social activities

Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, person-centred care

Interests & daily life
The ladies enjoy:

Community walks

Cinema visits

Disco sessions

Coffee and cake trips

Gentle social activities and quiet time at home

One lady has a cheeky sense of humour, while the other prefers a calmer pace - adapting your approach to each person is key.
Shift patterns
Flexible hours available up to 45 per week, including:

Long days: 10:00am - 8:00pm

Early shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Late shifts: 3:00pm - 10:00pm

Sleep-ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)

Rotas are planned in advance to support work-life balance.
About you
You'll be a great fit if you are:

Patient, calm and confident

Reliable and emotionally aware

Comfortable supporting health needs

Compassionate and reassuring

A good team player who builds trust

Outgoing but gentle in approach

Experienced in care or health-related roles (highly desirable)

A confident UK manual driver

Rewards that make a difference

Competitive hourly pay

30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)

Buy and sell holiday options

Career development via Aspire & Dimensions Academy

Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% earned pay before payday

High Street and lifestyle discounts

£200 refer-a-friend bonus

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Comprehensive wellbeing support

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.

If a driving licence is required, you will need to provide this at the onboarding stage.

As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Support with applications is available by calling 0300 303 9150.

British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all recruitment communications.

Application

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