Female Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for a Female Support Worker to join our team in Derbyshire. This role offers flexibility, a supportive team culture, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to people's lives.

You will be supporting three individuals:

• Two young gentlemen
• One lady in her 40s-50s

All have profound and multiple learning disabilities. Their interests include:

• Meeting family and friends
• Football and cricket
• Day trips, walks, and visiting local pubs
• Shopping and meals out
• Hobbies and healthy living activities

Your support will help them enjoy everyday moments, build confidence, and stay connected to the things they love.

Your role will be varied and focused on helping the individuals lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.

• Personal care – Supporting with all aspects of personal care, maintaining dignity and comfort.
• Community support – Providing shared and 1:1 support for outings, activities, and appointments.
• Mobility assistance – Supporting individuals who use wheelchairs, hoists, and mobility equipment.
• Meal preparation – Preparing meals and supporting with dietary needs and healthy routines.
• Medication – Administering medication safely and in line with guidance.
• Household support – Assisting with cooking, shopping, budgeting, housework, and attending health appointments.
• Emotional support – Offering reassurance, understanding individual communication styles, and responding positively to behaviours.

• Enthusiastic, caring, and compassionate
• Confident communicating with people who do not use words to speak
• Patient, respectful, and committed to advocating for others
• Friendly and positive, with a genuine interest in community activities
• Organised and reliable
• Comfortable supporting people with profound and multiple learning disabilities

Due to the personal care needs of the people supported, this is a female-only role.

This part-time role includes 15 hours per week + 1 sleep-in shift.

• 7:00am - 4:00pm
• 4:00pm - 10:00pm
• Sleep-Ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am

Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

A recognised Great Place to Work Dimensions has been listed as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years.

• 30 days' annual leave (pro rata)
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Bike to Work scheme
• Discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gyms
• £200 refer-a-friend bonus

• Paid training
• Funded accredited qualifications
• Support through Dimensions Academy and Aspire

• Comprehensive wellbeing strategy
• Staff listening network
• Health checks
• Supportive culture grounded in Dimensions' values

We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt; interviews continue until the role is filled.
• 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.
• An enhanced DBS check is required and funded by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all recruitment communications.

Ready to make every day matter?