Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker – Part-Time (15 Hours + 1 Sleep-In Shift)

Derby / Heanor, DE75 (10 minutes from Ripley Hospital)
£12.35 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence

“I love the job role – some days it doesn't feel like work at all!” — Current 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. They enjoy a variety of hobbies and value time with family, who remain closely involved in their care.

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.

We are looking for someone who is:

• 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.

Shifts include:

• 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.

Rewards that make a difference

• 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

Grow with us

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

Live well, work well

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

Belonging and Inclusion
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.

Apply now and join a team where you will feel supported, valued, and proud of the difference you make.