Female Support Worker
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.31 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 September 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 2YF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | D019123 |
Summary
Female Support Worker - Darlington
Part-Time (32 hours per week)
£12.31 per Hour
Full Manual UK/EU Driving License Essential
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
Dimensions is seeking a FemaleSupport Worker to make a meaningful difference to a lady and gentleman we support in Darlington, by empowering their independence and supporting them to lead fulfilled lives.
We are able to accept applications for a part-time Female Support Worker (32 Hours per week). Working a mixture of 15.00-21.00, 15.00-18.00 and 09.00-23.00 + sleep in and 07.00-09.00 shifts
The people we support are in their 50's & 60's. they have learning disabilities and one has Down's Syndrome. The people we support both enjoy full lives and would like to meet a Female Support Worker who can support them to:
- Attend day centre
- Going swimming
- Spending time at a favoured social club
- Listening to music
- Seeing family and friends
- Trips out for coffee and cake
Female Support Workers will also support by assisting with day-to-day tasks (which include - but are not limited to - finances, shopping, cooking & personal care)
The lady we support would like you to know that she uses a wheelchair to be mobile.
As the people we support have their own vehicles it is essential all Female Support Workers hold a full UK/EU Manual Driving License.
Benefits for Female Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:
- We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
- If you refer a friend to us and if they're successfully employed, you'll receive a £200 bonus
- We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
- Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership and mobile phone tariffs
- We're a values-driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
- We care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
- Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the Great Places to Work programme in 2019-2025
Other important information:
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions
- We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce
- 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 03003039150 if you require adjustments
- British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme