Support Worker – Worcester (WR4)
Location: Worcester, WR4 (Just a 6min Drive From Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Pay Rate: £12.31 per Hour
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving licence required
Are you proactive, outgoing, and passionate about making a real difference? We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our team in Worcester, supporting one energetic and sociable gentleman in his 30s with autism, epilepsy (tonic-clonic, managed with buccal medication and CBD oil), and a learning disability.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being active, engaging in meaningful activities, and working in a person-centred way.
About the Person You’ll Be Supporting
He’s a happy and sociable individual who communicates using Makaton signs and vocalisations. He enjoys:
- Hydrotherapy sessions
- Arts and crafts
- Day services on a farm
- Walks and visits to National Trust sites
- Shopping and seeing his family weekly
- Discos and music
- Spending time independently when needed
He doesn’t use words to communicate but is very expressive and makes his needs known clearly. You’ll be supporting him to live life on his own terms, with dignity and joy.
Your Role
You’ll be providing 1:1 support and helping with:
- Daily routines and activities
- Medication administration (including buccal and CBD oil)
- Meal preparation
- Supporting communication and emotional wellbeing
- Encouraging independence and social engagement
You’ll need to be proactive, engaging, and able to match his energy and enthusiasm.
Shift Patterns
- Long Day Shifts: 8:00am – 9:00pm
Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking Support Workers who are:
- Outgoing and confident, with a positive attitude
- Compassionate and patient, with a person-centred approach
- Energetic and engaging, able to keep up with an active lifestyle
- Manual drivers, comfortable supporting someone who enjoys getting out and about
- Experienced with epilepsy and autism (preferred, but training provided)
Family Involvement
His family is very involved and values strong communication with the support team. You’ll be part of a caring and collaborative environment.
Why Choose Dimensions?
- Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
- Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
- Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
- Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
- Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
- Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.
Other Important Information
- Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
- Equality Commitment: 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.
- DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
- Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!
