Support Worker

Support Worker – Winnersh (RG41)

Part Time – 22.5 hours per week
£12.35 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift (if required)

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We’re looking for a caring, patient and values-driven Support Worker to join our team in RG41, supporting three gentlemen aged 30s–40s with autism and learning disabilities.

This is a warm, sociable home where each person has their own routines, interests and independence levels. Support is provided through a mix of 1:1 and shared support, depending on each individual’s needs and activities.

You’ll be working with three gentlemen who each enjoy a rich and varied lifestyle:

• Very independent and enjoys leading his own routines
• Talented artist – loves drawing
• Enjoys PlayStation and creative downtime

• Loves dancing and socialising
• Enjoys bowling and visits to restaurants
• Thrives with upbeat, encouraging support

• Loves classic TV competitions (especially Who Wants to Be a Millionaire)
• Enjoys football, bowling, gym sessions and meals out
• Active and enjoys getting out into the community

Family involvement:
Family is heavily involved, so strong communication, respect and consistency are essential.

This role is varied and rewarding, with opportunities to support each person to lead a fulfilled and confident life.

• Providing personal care (for 1 gentleman)
• Supporting with daily routines and independence
• Offering friendly, patient emotional support
• Preparing meals for 2 individuals
• Administering medication for 1 individual
• Engaging in community activities, hobbies and outings
• Encouraging confidence, wellbeing and choice
• Building strong, trusting relationships with family members

No hoists, no wheelchair use and no support with eating are required in this home.

This is a 22.5-hour mixed-shift role, including:

• 7:00am – 2:30pm
• 2:30pm – 10:00pm

Rotas are shared in advance to support a positive work–life balance.
Sleep-ins may occasionally be required (£50 per sleep-in).

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Caring and empathetic
• A good listener
• Patient and calm
• Values-driven and committed
• Able to build positive, respectful relationships
• Comfortable supporting three people with varied needs and personalities
• A driver (preferred but not essential)

Experience is welcome but not required — full training is provided.

• A competitive pay rate with uplift for any overtime you choose to work
• 30 days’ paid annual leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 lessons + tests paid for)
• Salary advance scheme – access up to 50% of earned pay before payday
• High Street discounts (retail, hospitality, entertainment, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry-leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

• 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.
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
• 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 0300 303 9150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all our recruitment communications.

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