Exciting Opportunity: Part-Time Support Worker
- Location: Wivenhoe, Colchester
- Hours: 22.5 per week (flexible shift patterns)
- Pay: £12.00 per hour
Are you someone who loves making a difference? Are you upbeat, outgoing, and ready to bring positive energy to a supportive home? We are looking for a Support Worker to join our team in Wivenhoe, Colchester!
This part-time role is ideal for those who enjoy variety in their schedule. You will work a mix of 7.5-hour shifts, long days, and occasional waking nights to cover annual leave or sickness. While your shifts will follow a regular pattern, there is an expectation to work one day over alternate weekends.
Our location in Wivenhoe, with free parking on-site, makes this role ideal for students at the university or those living in nearby villages.
About the role
The home is a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to live fulfilling lives as part of their local community. You will be supporting three men and one woman, aged 40 to 60. Each person communicates in their own way, whether through words, body language, or facial expressions. Being present and engaged in their community is an important part of their lives.
Your role will involve supporting people in their day-to-day lives, helping them thrive and be present in their community. Whether it is a trip to the local garden centre, a visit to the pub, attending a disco, or simply shopping in town, you will play an essential part in enabling them to enjoy these experiences. One gentleman is excited to start college soon, and another enjoys swimming. As a Support Worker, you will help them navigate these interests, ensuring they have a structured, fulfilling routine.
They value their independence, and your support will help them achieve their goals. This might mean supporting with personal care, meal preparation, or household tasks, but it also means empowering them to take an active role in their lives. Whether it is preparing meals together, tidying their rooms, or shopping for groceries, you will encourage their participation.
Working hours-Flexibility is important in this role. You will work a mix of shifts, including 7.5-hour shifts, longer days of up to 15 hours, and occasional waking nights to cover annual leave or sickness. Shifts typically start between 7am and 8am, finishing by 9pm or 10pm. Waking nights run from 10pm to 7am. While most tasks are shared with another team member, you may occasionally work independently for short periods during the morning or evening or while providing 1:1 support.
Benefits
We are enthusiastic about being the absolute best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:
- Free DBS check
- Advance: access to some of your earned pay ahead of your regular payday
- Access to the Blue Light Card (lots of discounts available)
- 30 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days.
- £500 bonus for recommending a friend to work for us if they are employed.
- Paid training with financial bonuses for completion of awards and diplomas.
- We will pay for and support you to complete the Care Certificate, a requirement for people working in the health and social care sector.
- Discounts and cashback on shopping and days out with our colleague benefits scheme
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 our recruitment communications.
