Support Worker
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.64 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, CO3 4RE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dim/23318 |
Summary
About Dimensions
At Dimensions, we support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs to live great lives. As one of the UK's largest not-for-profit providers, our vision is simple: every person we support should have choice, control, and the opportunity to live thriving, fulfilling lives — with outcomes that genuinely matter to them.
Whether you're starting your career, returning to work, or looking for a role with real impact — you'll be welcomed, supported, and valued here.
About the Role
- Support Worker
- Colchester, Essex, CO3
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days)
- £12.64 per hour
We are looking for Support Workers to join our friendly supported living home in Stanway, near to Colchester Zoo, where four men (aged approx. 45-65) live independently with tailored support. You'll be joining a lively and active home where each person enjoys a rich and varied routine. The gentlemen love getting involved in sports and social clubs, going out for karaoke, dancing, and visiting the pub. They also spend time at local day centres and take part in interests that help build their confidence. Two of the men have part-time jobs, and all four place great importance on staying connected with their families, who are highly involved in their lives.
Support needs vary across the home, two of the gentlemen are extremely independent, while the other two require additional support. This includes full personal care, along with confident and reliable medication administration; one gentleman needs medication every three hours, as well as support with tablets and attending hospital appointments. They also benefit from help with meal preparation and weight-management routines.
About You
You do not need any experience, just the right values and a genuine desire to support people to live fulfilling lives.
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
- Patient, engaging and supportive.
- Confident in giving medication (full training provided).
- Motivated to help people build independence.
- Happy to support with personal care where required.
Rewards that make a difference
- A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
- Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
Apply now
- An 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
- If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
- As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
- 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.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme