Female Support Worker

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 shiftDriver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving LicenceGender Requirement: Female applicants only(Genuine Occupational Requirement applies - see Apply Now)About DimensionsAt 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 WorkerDimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work year after year.About the roleWe'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 supportingYou'll support two ladies with a range of needs, including:Learning disabilitiesEpilepsyDementiaDiabetes (non-insulin dependent)One lady has Down syndromeSupport overview1:1 support: 10:00am - 8:00pm2:1 support: Outside of the abovePersonal care: YesWheelchair use: One lady uses a wheelchair when out in the communityEating support: Both eat independentlySupport required during SALT assessmentsMeal preparation: YesMedication administration: Yes (training provided)What you will be doingYou'll help the ladies live safe, comfortable and fulfilling lives by:Supporting daily routines and personal carePreparing meals and supporting healthy eatingAdministering medication and monitoring healthOffering reassurance and emotional supportEncouraging independence and confidenceSupporting walks, cinema trips and social activitiesWorking closely with colleagues to provide consistent, person-centred careInterests & daily lifeThe ladies enjoy:Community walksCinema visitsDisco sessionsCoffee and cake tripsGentle social activities and quiet time at homeOne lady has a cheeky sense of humour, while the other prefers a calmer pace adapting your approach to each person is key.Shift patternsFlexible hours available up to 45 per week , including:Long days: 10:00am - 8:00pmEarly shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pmLate shifts: 3:00pm - 10:00pmSleep-ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)Rotas are planned in advance to support work-life balance.About youYou'll be a great fit if you are:Patient, calm and confidentReliable and emotionally awareComfortable supporting health needsCompassionate and reassuringA good team player who builds trustOutgoing but gentle in approachExperienced in care or health-related roles (highly desirable)A confident UK manual driverRewards that make a differenceCompetitive hourly pay30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)Buy and sell holiday optionsCareer development via Aspire & Dimensions AcademySalary advance scheme - access up to 50% earned pay before paydayHigh Street and lifestyle discounts£200 refer-a-friend bonusLife Assurance and Company PensionComprehensive wellbeing supportEnhanced DBS paid for by usApply nowAn 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.TPBN1_UKTJ