Male Support Worker

Location: ST16 – Stafford (Just a 7min Drive From County Hospital)
Hours: Full-Time – Long Day Shifts (7am–7am the following day, includes sleep-in)
Pay Rate: £12.35 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Driver Requirement: Full Driving Licence
Gender Requirement: Male applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)

We’re looking for a Male Support Worker to support a gentleman in his 30s with autism and learning disabilities. This is a 1:1 lone-working role, ideal for someone who is confident, empathetic, and experienced in supporting behaviours of distress.

You’ll be supporting a quiet, independent man who values his space and routine. He enjoys:

• Vacuuming – even making a mess just to clean it up again!
• Gardening
• Going for walks – staff follow at a respectful distance
• Train journeys to visit his parents every Tuesday in Wolverhampton

He’s shy by nature and takes time to build trust, so patience and consistency are key.

• Support Type: 1:1, lone working

• Shift Pattern:

  • Long Day: 7am–7am (includes sleep-in)
  • Sleep-In: 10pm–7am (paid sleep)

• Support Needs:

  • No personal care, hoists, or wheelchair use
  • Meal prep and medication administration required
  • Calm and confident approach to behaviours of distress
  • Positive behaviour support training or transferable experience preferred

Essential Qualities:

• Male support worker (GOR applies)
• Experience with behaviours of distress
• Calm, firm, and empathetic approach
• Non-judgemental and patient
• Comfortable with lone working
• Manual driver with full UK licence

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
• Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

• Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment: 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.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!