Female - Support Worker
Full Time - 35hrs
Pay £12.85 per hour
UK/EU Manual Driving Licence is Required
Newcastle, NE15
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At Dimensions, who you are makes all the difference. You’ll support autistic people and adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives – and be supported to live well and work well yourself. As a Disability
Confident Leader and Mindful Employer, we offer wellbeing resources, flexible working, and career growth through Aspire, giving you everything you need to thrive – and be you.
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About Person We Support:
You’ll be supporting two ladies in their 60s and 70s who may display complex behaviours. With the right support, they enjoy full and active lives.
Their hobbies include:
Lunches out
Shopping trips
Visiting theatres
Going to discos
Meeting up with friends and family
They love getting out and about, so if you enjoy being active and social, this could be the perfect role for you.
What will I be doing?
You’ll play a key role in enabling independence, dignity and choice. Your support will include:
Supporting them to live their lives how they choose and achieve their goals
Providing personal care and administering medication
Supporting with grocery shopping and attending medical appointments
Encouraging independence with daily living skills
Providing calm, consistent and respectful support, including following Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
Every day is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a positive impact.
"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual."
Shift Pattern:
We have day shifts available, with patterns including:
8am – 9pm
9am – 10pm
Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work-life balance – something we’re really passionate about
Rewards That Make a Difference
Competitive Pay – Attractive hourly rates and permanent contracts.
Generous Annual Leave – 30 days (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service.
Pension Scheme – Employer and employee contributions.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
Health and Wellbeing Benefits – Access to Aviva Health, discounted health cash plans, and salary advance schemes.
Shopping Discounts – Through Vivup and Blue Light Card.
Career Development – Aspire programme, Dimensions Academy, and clear progression pathways.
Additional Perks – Bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, holiday buy/sell options, and refer-a-friend bonus (£500).
Inclusive Culture – Disability Confident Leader status, reasonable adjustment support, and diversity initiatives.
Other important information:
Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce
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 03003039150 if you require adjustments
British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications
