Female Support Worker
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.81 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY2 5NE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dim/23693 |
Summary
Female Support Worker - Shrewsbury (SY2)
Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available (up to 45 hours per week)
£12.81 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Gender Requirement: Female applicants only
(Genuine Occupational Requirement applies - see Apply Now)
About Dimensions
At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you.
“Love the job role, some days it doesn't feel like work at all!”
- Current Support Worker
Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work year after year.
About the role
We're looking for a calm, confident and caring Female Support Worker to join our small, friendly team in SY2, supporting two women in their 50s-60s with learning disabilities and additional health needs.
This is a rewarding role where consistency, patience and relationship-building are key. One lady may take a little longer to warm to new staff, so we're looking for someone who brings reassurance, warmth and reliability to every shift.
Who you will be supporting
You'll support two ladies with a range of needs, including:
- Learning disabilities
- Epilepsy
- Dementia
- Diabetes (non-insulin dependent)
- One lady has Down syndrome
Support overview
- 1:1 support: 10:00am - 8:00pm
- 2:1 support: Outside of the above
- Personal care: Yes
- Wheelchair use: One lady uses a wheelchair when out in the community
- Eating support:
- Both eat independently
- Support required during SALT assessments
- Meal preparation: Yes
- Medication administration: Yes (training provided)
What you will be doing
You'll help the ladies live safe, comfortable and fulfilling lives by:
- Supporting daily routines and personal care
- Preparing meals and supporting healthy eating
- Administering medication and monitoring health
- Offering reassurance and emotional support
- Encouraging independence and confidence
- Supporting walks, cinema trips and social activities
- Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, person-centred care
Interests & daily life
The ladies enjoy:
- Community walks
- Cinema visits
- Disco sessions
- Coffee and cake trips
- Gentle social activities and quiet time at home
One lady has a cheeky sense of humour, while the other prefers a calmer pace — adapting your approach to each person is key.
Shift patterns
Flexible hours available up to 45 per week, including:
- Long days: 10:00am - 8:00pm
- Early shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pm
- Late shifts: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
- Sleep-ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)
Rotas are planned in advance to support work-life balance.
About you
You'll be a great fit if you are:
- Patient, calm and confident
- Reliable and emotionally aware
- Comfortable supporting health needs
- Compassionate and reassuring
- A good team player who builds trust
- Outgoing but gentle in approach
- Experienced in care or health-related roles (highly desirable)
- A confident UK manual driver
Rewards that make a difference
- Competitive hourly pay
- 30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
- Buy and sell holiday options
- Career development via Aspire & Dimensions Academy
- Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% earned pay before payday
- High Street and lifestyle discounts
- £200 refer-a-friend bonus
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- 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.
- 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.
- If a driving licence is required, you will need to provide this at the onboarding stage.
- As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- Support with applications is available by calling 0300 303 9150.
- British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all recruitment communications.
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