Care Character FAQs

Care Character Assessment FAQs

At Dimensions, we want to hire the best people to join our team. We use the Care Character Assessment for our Support Worker recruitment to make sure we are hiring people with the qualities proven to be important within care and support settings. This step is designed to help us better understand your strengths and ensure the best possible fit. It's quick, taking only about 5-7 minutes, and the link will remain active for 7 days following receipt of your completed application. It’s also there to support you to do your best during your recruitment process with us. Upon completion, you'll receive a personalised report highlighting your qualities, along with some helpful insights to prepare you for potential interviews. It's a valuable tool for self-development as well.

Why have I been invited to complete this assessment?

At Dimensions, we want to hire the best people to join our team. We use the assessment to make sure we are hiring people with the qualities proven to be important within care and support settings. It’s also there to support you to do your best during your recruitment process with us.

I’ve been a Support Worker/have worked in care before – do I need to complete the assessment?  

It’s great if you have prior experience of care and support work! We still need you to complete the assessment, so that you are given the best recruitment process, and support in your personal development if you are successful.

How long will the assessment take to complete?  

It will take no longer than 5-7 minutes of your time. But don’t worry – there’s no time limit so you can complete it at your own pace.

How long do I have to complete the assessment?

You will have 7 days to complete the assessment from the point you receive the link. If there are any problems accessing the link, simply contact our friendly recruitment team on 0300 303 9150 or via email at applications@dimensions-uk.org.

I’ve missed the deadline but still want to continue with my application – what do I do?  

Don’t worry – simply contact our friendly recruitment team on 0300 303 9150 or via email at applications@dimensions-uk.org and we’d be happy to discuss this with you.

I need extra support with completing the assessment – is that allowed?

If you require any additional support with completing the assessment, please contact our friendly recruitment team on 0300 303 9150 or via email at applications@dimensions-uk.org and we’d be happy to assist.

Can I complete the assessment multiple times?

Once you’ve completed the assessment, you won’t need to complete this again within a six-month period.

What do you do with the results?

We use the results to help us to decide which candidates have the qualities that we’re looking for. It also helps us to ask the right questions at interview if you are invited, and with your ongoing personal development if you’re successful.

Do I receive anything once I’ve completed the assessment?

Yes – once you’ve completed the assessment, you’ll have access to your own personal report that will help you with your interview, should you be invited.  

How do I prepare if I’m invited for an interview?

Congratulations! If we’ve invited you for an interview, you are demonstrating the qualities we look for in our Support Workers. Your report will give you questions to consider when thinking about developing your career in care. We recommend that you read your report ahead of the interview and use it to prepare the answers you might provide.

Can I complete the assessment on my phone?

Yes. The assessment is compatible for all types of devices - smart phones, tablets, and desktop.

I am having problems accessing the report. What do I do?

If you experience any problems accessing the assessment, please copy and paste the link you are provided into a new browser window in the first instance. For optimal user experience, please ensure that your device is running on the most up to date version of your operating system, and that you are using the latest stable version of your browser. The most suitable browser to use is Google Chrome. If that doesn’t work, or you need any further assistance, please contact our friendly recruitment team on 0300 303 9150 or via email at applications@dimensions-uk.org and we’d be happy to assist.