Support Worker

Support Worker – RG41, Winnersh

Part Time – 22.5 hours per week
£12.35 per hour + £50 per sleep-in (if required)

About Dimensions

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About the role

We’re looking for a caring, patient and values-driven Support Worker to join our friendly team in RG41. You’ll support two young gentlemen in their 30s who have cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and well-managed epilepsy. Both lead active, sociable lives and enjoy being out in the community.

Support is provided 1:1, with a strong focus on independence, dignity and positive engagement.

Who you will be supporting

These two gentlemen are expressive, social, fun and full of personality. Although they do not use words to communicate, they make their needs known clearly through expression, gestures and sounds.

Gent 1 – Active & Adventurous

• Loves long walks
• Enjoys collecting sticks
• Outgoing and happiest being outdoors

Gent 2 – Social & Lively

• Loves music, musicals and live shows
• Enjoys parties, the zoo, aquarium and being around people
• Sociable, friendly and loves community outings

Mobility & medical needs:

• Both use wheelchairs when out in the community
• One gentleman uses a wheelchair full-time
• Hoists used for one person
• Personal care required
• Support with meals and eating
• Medication administration required
• One person is at high risk of falls, so vigilance and confidence are essential

Family involvement:
Families are heavily involved, so clear communication and a respectful, collaborative approach are vital.

What you will be doing

You’ll play an important role in helping both gentlemen live full, meaningful lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal care
• Hoist use (for one gentleman)
• Supporting walking and wheelchair mobility
• Assisting with meals and dietary needs
• Administering medication
• Encouraging communication and choice through expressions and gestures
• Supporting with hobbies, activities and days out
• Promoting safety, wellbeing and confidence

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being out and about, staying active, and building warm, trusting relationships.

Shift patterns

This is a 22.5-hour role worked flexibly across the week.
Shifts include:

• 7:00am – 2:30pm
• 2:30pm – 10:00pm

Rotas are provided in advance to support work-life balance.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings empathy, patience and a genuine commitment to helping others thrive.

You will be:

• Caring and values-driven
• A good listener
• Patient, calm and supportive
• Able to read additional signs of communication
• Happy to be active and out in the community
• Comfortable with personal care and mobility support
• A driver (preferred but not essential)

Experience is welcome but not required — full training is provided.

Rewards that make a difference

• A competitive pay rate with uplift for any overtime you choose to work
• 30 days’ paid annual leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 lessons + tests paid for)
• Salary advance scheme – access up to 50% of earned pay before payday
• High Street discounts (supermarkets, restaurants, cinemas, gyms 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.
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support with your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all recruitment communications.