Female Support Worker - No experience required
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.04 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chippenham, SN14 0JA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | D019279 |
Summary
Start 2026 with purpose as a Female Support Worker in Chippenham (SN14)
Location: Chippenham, SN14 (Just a 5-min drive from Chippenham Train Station)
Pay Rate: £13.04 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Shifts Available:
- Long Day with Sleep-In: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM (next day)
- Sleep-In: 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM
- Day (Mon, Wed, Fri): 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Day (Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun): 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM with sleep-in
“Providing the right support so that people can live a fulfilling life.”- Current Support Worker
Who Will You Be Supporting?Two vibrant individuals in their 30s—a gentleman and a lady—each with unique personalities and passions:
- Gentleman: Gamer at heart, loves computer games, enjoys social outings in his car, and actively helps plan events like the South West Summer BBQ and “Everyone Counts.” He has a great sense of humour and thrives on positive, engaging interactions.
- Lady: Caring and chatty, adores animals (especially her cat, Carl), loves singing (big Ed Sheeran fan!), role play, and meaningful conversations. She's working on building and maintaining friendships and would love your support.
Both live with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and hydrocephalus. Support is a mix of 1:1 and 2:1 depending on activities.
What Will You Be Doing?- Personal Care: Prompting and supporting with dressing and showering
- Promoting Independence: Encouraging choice and autonomy
- Engaging in Activities: Supporting hobbies, social outings, and new experiences
- Building Relationships: Helping maintain and grow social connections
- Team Collaboration: Working closely with a supportive, imaginative team
What Are We Looking For?- Values-driven, upbeat, and motivational
- Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
- Creative and imaginative, bringing new ideas and experiences
- Team player with a positive outlook
- Female applicant (Genuine Occupational Requirement)
- Driver preferred (auto-friendly), but not essential
Why Choose Dimensions?- Award-Winning Workplace: Great Place to Work for 7 years
- Career Development: Aspire program, funded accredited courses
- Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health checks, mental health support, flexible working
- Recognition: Inspiring People Awards, CEO highlights
- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options
- Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships
Other Important Information- Applications reviewed upon receipt - interviews ongoing
- Enhanced DBS required (cost covered by Dimensions)
- Inclusive workforce: We welcome diversity and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria
- BSL support available for all recruitment communications
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.
Ready to make a real difference?
Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!
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