Support Worker

Dim/23678
£12.85 Per Hour
Acle
England, East of England, Norfolk
Permanent, Part Time
Hours per week: 18.0
Closing Date: June 29, 2026
Support Worker

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About the Role

  • Part Time Support Worker
  • 18 hours per week
  • Acle, Norfolk, NR13
  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence essential.

We are looking for a caring and dedicated Support Worker to join our team supporting one gentleman in his 60s who lives independently. He has a profound learning disability and cerebral palsy and communicates without words, instead using eye contact, smiles, and visual choices to express himself. He enjoys being around people and is happiest when actively engaged. His interests include tractors, music (especially brass bands), puzzles, people watching, and going out for drives.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will provide full support with routines and throughout the night support when required, alongside supporting him to access his local community and enjoy his interests. You will work as part of a team, particularly when supporting with moving and assisting, you will also be supporting with PEG feeding and medication, with full training provided.

The role is contracted at 18 hours per week and includes a combination of shifts such as two late shifts (15:00–22:00), one sleep-in and an early morning support (07:00–09:00), There may also be opportunities to work additional day shifts such as Wednesdays, Saturdays, or Sundays.

This is a highly person-centred role were building a trusting relationship and providing meaningful engagement is key.

About You

You will be someone who is compassionate, patient, and attentive, with a genuine desire to provide high-quality, person-centred support. You will feel comfortable supporting someone with complex needs and enjoy taking the time to understand non-verbal communication, responding to visual cues, and building strong connections.

You will be confident working as part of a team, particularly when supporting with moving and assisting, and proactive in ensuring the person you support is engaged, comfortable, and enjoying their day. A calm and observant approach is essential, along with the ability to adapt to changing needs.

A full UK driving licence is essential, and you must be confident driving a manual vehicle, as you will be driving the gentleman’s car to support him to access the community. You do not need your own vehicle for this role.

Rewards that make a difference

  • A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
  • Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
  • 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
  • High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
  • Life Assurance and Company Pension
  • Industry leading training
  • Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Apply now

  • 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
  • As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
  • As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
  • We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

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