Support Worker – West Bromwich (B70)
Location: West Bromwich, B70 (Just a 20min Walk from Sandwell & Dudley Train Station)
Pay Rate: £12.31
Hours: Part-Time (14 Hours Per Week)
Are you bubbly, proactive, and passionate about helping others live independently? We’re looking for Support Workers to join our team in West Bromwich, supporting three gentlemen aged 50s–60s who live in their own one-bedroom flats.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that values individuality, promotes independence, and supports people to live life their way.
About the People You’ll Be Supporting
Each gentleman has their own unique personality and interests. They live independently but benefit from 1:1 and occasional 2:1 support, particularly when out in the community. Their support needs include:
- Learning disabilities and autism
- Support with personal care
- Use of wheelchairs
- Positive behaviour support plans
- SALT assessments for communication and eating support
They enjoy:
- Shopping and meals out
- Cinema trips and bowling
- Swimming and getting out and about
You’ll be supporting them to maintain their independence, engage in their favourite activities, and live life to the fullest.
Your Role
You’ll be providing person-centred support that includes:
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation
- Planning and engaging in meaningful activities
- Supporting communication and emotional wellbeing
- Promoting independence and confidence
You’ll need to be positive, enthusiastic, and able to bring fresh energy to each day.
Shift Patterns
- Late Shifts: 2:30pm – 9:30pm (most common)
- Day Shifts (Occasional Cover): 8:00am – 2:30pm
- Alternate weekends off
Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking Support Workers who are:
- Bubbly and outgoing, with a positive attitude
- Proactive and organised, with good initiative
- Empathetic and patient, with a person-centred approach
- Team players, who also feel confident working independently
- Experienced with autism and learning disabilities (preferred, but training provided)
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!
