Support Worker

Support Worker

£13.78per hour

Part-time (20Hours)

Based in Hartlepool, TS26  (8min walk from Middleton Grange Shopping Centre)

Full UK Driving Licence Preffered (Manual)

We’re looking for confident and reliable support workers to work alongside three gentleman who live in their own homes and want to keep building their independence. Your role will be to motivate and encourage them to maintain their individual tenancies, manage their medication safely, manage their weekly finance budget and keep on top of daily living tasks such as personal care, cooking and cleaning.

They can sometimes find it hard to get going with things, so you’ll need to be calm, patient and able to follow his support plans closely. A confident and consistent approach is key. This isn’t about doing things for them — it’s about supporting them to make their own decisions and build their skills.

You’ll also support the gentlemen to stay in work and build routines that keep them well and connected to their community. A driving licence is essential as you’ll help him them to work and other activities.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting three gentlemen to manage their tenancy and day-to-day responsibilities
• Motivating them to stay on top of personal care and medication routines
• Helping them develop skills like cooking and planning their week
• Supporting travel to and from work and community activities
• Encouraging decision-making and self-confidence
• Supporting the gentlemen with employment and maintaining work commitments
• Supporting these gentlemen to maintain friendships and relationships

Shift Patterns:

• Day shifts: working flexibly between 9am-10pm
• We’re looking for people with flexibility to work on a rota basis that includes weekdays and weekends.
• Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to allow a healthy work life balance- something we’re really passionate about!

What we’re looking for:

• People who are patient, confident and not afraid to prompt and encourage
• Drivers with confidence to drive peoples own motability vehicles (in & outside of town)
• A practical, person-centred approach — encouraging independence, not dependency
• Reliable team players who can follow structured support plans

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 – now 7 years in a row!

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
 

Why choose Dimensions? 

• We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
• If you refer a friend to us and they're successfully employed, you'll receive a £200 bonus
• We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
• We offer a Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships are also available
• We also have a salary advance scheme where you can access 50% of the money you've earned before pay day 

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An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
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