Support Worker

Dimensions; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

BSL recruitment videos

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Salary advance before payday

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

Dimensions is a not-for-profit organisation that helps adults with learning disabilities and autism live positive, independent lives. Based in Newcastle, NE3, the role supports four residents in their own living spaces, providing active, engaging care while promoting choice and control.

Training in Positive Behaviour Support is provided to all staff. We offer a competitive payrate, ongoing development, and benefits such as DBS coverage and a flexible shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Full UK/EU driving licence required (automatic car).
• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities or autism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and independence for individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Administer and support with medication as needed.
• Assist with food shopping and meal preparation.
• Help with household tasks including cleaning and laundry.
• Encourage participation in activities and community life; provide calm reassurance during distress.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Resilience

Team player

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Full UK / EU Manual or Automatic Driving Licence Required (Car is automatic)

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, we support adults with learning disabilities and autism to live great lives. As one of the country's largest not-for-profit organisations, we are driven by our values. Everything we do places the people we support at the heart of their support ensuring they have choice, control, and opportunities to thrive.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and our colleagues benefit from award-winning training, career development programmes, wellbeing support, and a fantastic range of rewards. When you join Dimensions, you join a team that genuinely cares and works in partnership to make a real difference every day.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

Are you someone who enjoys being active, having fun and making a real difference?

We're looking for enthusiastic, positive Support Workers to join our team in Kenton, supporting four incredible people in their own supported living bungalows.

You’ll be supporting three gentlemen and one lady with learning disabilities and autism to live independently and enjoy life on their terms.

This is a lively, engaging environment with people who love to stay active, social and involved.

Their interests include:

- Thrill-seeking days out - think fairgrounds and fun activities

- Video games and entertainment

- Shopping trips

- Getting creative with arts and crafts

- Bike rides and being outdoors

- Watching drama and crime series (Police Interceptors is a favourite!)

- Music, dancing and enjoying the moment

- Spending quality time with family and friends?

No two days are the same, and your role will be all about helping them enjoy the things they love.

You will also need to provide emotional reassurance when experiencing behaviours of distress - full positive behaviour support training is provided but previous experience is essential.

Supporting daily routines and independence

Helping with personal care (varying levels)

Administering and supporting with medication

Supporting food shopping and meal preparation

Helping with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry

Encouraging participation in activities, hobbies and community life

Providing calm reassurance during behaviours of distress, following Positive Behaviour Support plans

You’ll be someone who can bring energy, patience and consistency, while also knowing how to stay calm and supportive when it matters most.

Shifts:

Day shifts are typically 8am - 10pm

Waking nights are typically 10pm - 8am

We’re looking for people with flexibility to work on a rota basis that includes a combination of shifts, weekdays and weekends

Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work life balance - something we’re very passionate about!

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

We’re looking for people who are:

- Fun, active and enjoy getting involved

- Patient, reliable and emotionally resilient

- Confident supporting behaviours of distress (experience preferred)

- Great at building genuine relationships

- Team players who can adapt to different personalities and routines

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

- Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)

- 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

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.

If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker

Company: Dimensions Salary: £14.59 to £14.59 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Newcastle, NE3 3YX Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 19 Oct 2026 Closing date: 2 Nov 2026

- 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.