Male Support Worker

Male Support Worker - TF2Part-Time - 30 per week (Overtime Opportunities Available)£13.96 per hour (complex rate due to behaviours of distress)Shifts include days & eveningsDriver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence (mobility vehicle)Gender Requirement: Male applicants only (GOR applies - see Apply Now)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.“Being a support worker is a great opportunity, because you directly improve someone's quality of life, empower their independence, and build trusting, meaningful relationships while growing personally and professionally.”- Current Support WorkerDimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work .About the roleWe're looking for a confident, patient and proactive Male Support Worker to join our team in TF2 , supporting one young gentleman in his 20s who lives independently in his own bungalow.He has a learning disability and autism , does not use words to communicate , and can experience behaviours of distress . Support is delivered using Positive Behaviour Support , PROACT-SCIPr-informed approaches , and clear, structured routines.This is a highly active, relationship-based role where consistency, structure and trust are essential. Support within the home may move from 2:1 to 1:1 , while remaining 2:1 in the community at all times.What you will be doingYour role will focus on providing safe, consistent and engaging support, including:Providing personal care and daily living supportFollowing structured routines that are very important to himSupporting medication administrationUsing Positive Behaviour Support strategiesSupporting long walks, hikes, gym sessions and bike ridingSupporting community access with 2:1 staffingRecognising non-verbal communication and early signs of distressMaintaining clear, calm boundaries and expectationsWorking closely with colleagues to provide consistent supportSupporting transition planning and positive outcomesThis role suits someone who enjoys being active, working outdoors, and building deep, trusting relationships.Shift patternsShifts include a mix of day and evening support:7:30am - 3:00pm3:00pm - 10:30pmPotential additional shift: 12:00pm - 8:00pm (to support 2:1 community hours)Support is currently 2:1 , with planned changes within the home following transition.About youYou'll be a great fit if you are:Calm, confident and emotionally resilientPatient and consistent in your approachComfortable supporting behaviours of distressConfident following structured routinesPhysically active and happy to be outdoorsA strong team player who values consistencyObservant and skilled at recognising non-verbal communicationReliable, flexible and committedA manual driver comfortable driving a mobility vehicleExperience in autism, behaviours of distress or Positive Behaviour Support is preferred , but full training will be provided .Rewards that make a differenceCompetitive complex-rate payA 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 lessons + tests paid for)Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% of your earned pay before paydayHigh Street discounts (retail, entertainment, supermarkets, cinema 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.Gender Requirement: 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.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