Male Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Male Support Worker in Winnersh/Wokingham!

Location: Wokingham, RG41 (Just a 16-minute walk from Winnersh Train Station)
Pay Rate: £12.35 per hour
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 per week)
Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence 

“Providing the right support so that people can live a fulfilling life.” – Current Support Worker

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while working in a vibrant, supportive environment? We’re looking for enthusiastic and proactive Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Wokingham, supporting four amazing gentlemen in their 50s–60s to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You’ll work in a lively registered care home full of activities. Each gentleman has learning disabilities, and some also live with epilepsy. Here’s what makes them special:

• Vibrant and Social: They enjoy music, football matches, sensory sessions, and arts and crafts.
• Foodies: Love planning and sharing meals—cooking at home or dining out at the local pub.
• Active and Engaged: Trips to town on the bus and visits with the “Music Man” make their days exciting.
• Unique Communication Styles: Three individuals do not use words to communicate and thrive with patient, empathetic support.

This is a home filled with laughter, music, and creativity—a place where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Promoting Independence: Assist with personal care, budgeting, meal prep, and shopping.
• Encouraging Activities: Support outings to the cinema, sensory sessions, and football matches.
• Providing Tailored Care: Offer specialised support, including PEG feeding for one individual.
• Maintaining the Home: Help with housework and meal planning.
• Building Relationships: Work closely with families and team members to create a positive atmosphere.

Shift Patterns

• Long Days: 8:00am – 8:00pm
  Rotas provided in advance for a healthy work-life balance.

What We’re Looking For

• Empathetic & Encouraging: A kind, understanding approach goes a long way.
• Proactive & Organised: Help maintain routines and plan activities.
• Outgoing & Fun: Ready to join music sessions, discos, and football trips.
• Great Communicators: Support and understand individuals through patient interaction.

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Great Place to Work for 7 years running.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options.
• Career Development: Paid training and accredited courses via Aspire & Dimensions Academy.
• Wellbeing Focus: Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families first.
• Referral Bonus: £200 if you refer a friend successfully.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gyms.

Other Important Information

• 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.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required (paid by Dimensions).
• We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants meeting criteria.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos available for all recruitment communications.

Apply now to join a team that values you and the incredible work you do. Let’s create a brighter future together!

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