Male Support Worker

Male Support Worker - Worcester (WR5)Part Time - 20 hours per week + Sleep In Shifts £12.85 per hour, + £50 per sleep-in shift Driver Requirement: Full UK Licence + Own CarAbout DimensionsAt Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you.Love seeing small differences make big changes. - Current Support WorkerDimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for 8 years running.About the roleWe're looking for a confident, proactive and friendly Male Support Worker to join our team in WR5, supporting one fantastic 28-year-old gentleman with a learning disability, cerebral palsy, severe anxiety and possible autism.He communicates without words but expresses himself clearly through gestures, humour and routine. He's an active, social and lively young man who loves being out and about and you'll play an essential role in helping him enjoy the structure, reassurance and fun he thrives on.Who you will be supportingHe is a sociable, energetic and outgoing person who enjoys:Day centres (three times a week)Weekly visits with his mumDisco nights and rock schoolWalks, parks and being outdoorsJoking, laughing and teasing staffMeeting new people and being around othersHe is happiest when active and engaged. He can become anxious during transitions or waiting periods, so confidence, humour and positive distraction skills are essential.Support needs include:Personal care: Minimal - mostly promptingWheelchair: Yes - he pushes himselfHoists: Not requiredSupport in eating: NoMeal preparation: YesMedication: YesBehaviour support: Being mindful, confident and able to redirect anxiety positivelyFamily involvement:He has weekly family visits , so building a warm, respectful relationship with his family is important.What you will be doingThis is a rewarding, relationship-focused role supporting him to live confidently, safely and joyfully. You will:Support daily routines and provide structureUse humour and conversation to redirect anxietyPrepare meals and support with household tasksProvide gentle prompting with personal careSupport mobility (self-propelled wheelchair)Drive him to activities and appointmentsJoin him at discos, day centres, parks and community eventsCreate fun, positive and meaningful experiencesHelp manage behaviours of distress using proactive, calm approachesShift patternsThis is a 20 -hour role with sleep-ins included:2:00pm - 2:00pm (next day) - includes sleep-in3:00pm - 10:00am - includes sleep-in10:00pm - 7:00am - sleep-in (£50 paid to sleep)Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.About youYou will be a great fit if you are:Confident, chatty and comfortable joking aroundActive, outdoorsy and always willing to get involvedCalm, patient and great at redirecting anxietyGood at spotting signs of distress earlyPositive, supportive and values-drivenSomeone who builds rapport quicklyA manual driver with your own carExperience is helpful but not essential full training is provided.Rewards that make a differenceA competitive pay rate with uplift for any overtime you choose to work30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)Buy and sell holiday optionsCareer development pathways via Dimensions Academy & AspireSalary advance scheme - access up to 50% of pay before paydayHigh Street discounts (shopping, entertainment, dining, gyms etc.)£200 refer-a-friend bonusLife Assurance and Company PensionComprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening networkEnhanced DBS paid for by usApply nowAn 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.Gender Requirement: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned.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 to complete your application. Call the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150 .We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all recruitment communications.TPBN1_UKTJ