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 (32 Hours Per Week)
Are you bubbly, proactive, and passionate about helping others live independently? We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our team in West Bromwich, supporting one gentleman in his 60s with learning disabilities in his own one-bedroom flat.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys planning activities, building relationships, and making a real difference in someone’s day-to-day life.
About the Person You’ll Be Supporting
He’s a sociable and active individual who enjoys:
- Shopping trips and meals out
- Cinema, bowling, and swimming
- Spending time with staff and going on holidays
He benefits from 1:1 support, particularly when out in the community. He also has a SALT assessment in place to support his communication and dietary needs.
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 shift.
Shift Patterns
Week 1:
- Monday & Tuesday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Thursday & Friday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Week 2:
- Monday & Wednesday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking Support Workers who are:
- 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 learning disabilities and autism (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!
