At Dimensions, your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Guided by integrity and respect, we’ll reward you with benefits that truly make a difference in your life and your wellbeing. From financial peace of mind to moments of recognition that make you proud, we’ll value you every step of the way. Rooted in partnership, we believe that when we take care of you, you can keep making everyday matter – for the people we support and for yourself.
About the Role
- Support Worker
- 9-Month Fixed Term
- Offering contracts from 7.5 hours per week to 22.5 hours per week.
- Southend On Sea, SS1
We are recruiting Support Workers for 9-month Fixed Term Contracts (FTC), offering 7.5-hour to 22.5 hour contracts. You will be supporting six people (three men and three women) who live in individual flats within one building. They are lively, sociable, and enjoy being active in their community. While their permanent address is Canvey Island, the home is temporarily relocating to Southend-on-Sea for a period of 1 year. Once the move back to Canvey takes place, there may also be opportunities to work in a nearby home in Rochford.
The people you will support enjoy:
- Shopping trips, community groups, local clubs, coffee mornings and social events.
- Attending the Hadleigh training centre, going to the gym, and taking part in local activities.
- Theatre trips, holidays, gardening, and group events in their summer house.
Your role will focus on helping people live life their way. This includes:
- Supporting with daily living and personal care where needed.
- Promoting independence, most people manage their own medication with minimal support.
- Assisting with planning, shopping for, and preparing meals.
- Encouraging individuals to stay connected and involved in their community.
- Supporting two people who use mobility frames and one who may need a wheelchair for longer distances.
- Communicating with relatives and supporting strong family relationships.
Shift pattern can be 7:00am – 2:30pm, 2:30pm – 10:00pm, alternate weekends and additional personalised 1:1 hours may be scheduled depending on individual needs.
A driving licence is not essential, though it may be beneficial.
About youWe’re looking for someone who:
- Is patient, friendly, dynamic, and adaptable.
- Can offer reassurance and bring positivity to a changing environment.
- Is confident engaging with families and maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Wants to support people to live fulfilling, independent and meaningful lives.
- Is happy to work in Southend during the fixed-term period.
No previous experience is required, just the right values. Full training is provided.
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.
- 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.
