Support Worker

Support Worker - Winnersh, Wokingham (RG41)Part Time - 22.5 hours per week£12.81 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shiftDriver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence (essential)About 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.“I love the job role - some days it doesn't feel like work at all!”- Current Support WorkerDimensions is proud to be accredited as a Great Place to Work for 7 years in a row.About the roleWe're looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our friendly team in Winnersh. You'll be supporting three individuals — two men and one woman — with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy to live active, meaningful and fulfilling lives.This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a supportive, established team focused on creating a positive, person-centred environment where individuals can thrive.Who you will be supportingAll three individuals are wheelchair users and have different routines, personalities and support needs. One gentleman requires 24-hour support due to partial sight loss, epilepsy and behaviours of distress.They enjoy a wide range of activities, including:Theatre visits, activity clubs and local walksSwimming — a real favouriteMusic festivals, bowling and seaside tripsCommunity activities and social outingsYour role will help them stay connected to the things they love while maintaining dignity, independence and choice.What you will be doingYou'll support people with all aspects of their daily lives, including:Personal care delivered with dignity and respectCommunity support, providing 1:1 and 2:1 assistanceMobility support, including wheelchair useMeal preparation and supporting dietary needsMedication administration (training provided)Household tasks, including shopping, cleaning and attending appointmentsEmotional support, responding calmly to behaviours of distressEncouraging independence, confidence and meaningful engagementShift patternsThis is a 22.5-hour role worked across a flexible rota, including:7:00am - 3:00pm2:00pm - 10:00pmSleep-ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 per sleep-in)Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.About youYou'll be a great fit if you are:Caring, patient and values-drivenA confident communicatorCalm and resilient in a busy or sometimes challenging environmentActive and happy to take part in community-based activitiesReliable, organised and approachableA strong team player who builds positive relationshipsComfortable supporting personal care and mobility needsExperience is helpful, but not essential — full training and ongoing support are provided.Rewards that make a differenceA competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to workFlexible shift patterns to suit your needs30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)Opportunities for career progressionSupported Learn to Drive scheme (up to 30 driving lessons + tests paid for)Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% of earned pay before paydayHigh Street discounts (retail, hospitality, entertainment, gyms etc.)Life Assurance and Company PensionIndustry-leading trainingEnhanced 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.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. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.TPBN1_UKTJ