Male Relief Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Learn to Drive

Salary Advance

Pension

Life Assurance

Discounts

Job summary

Dimensions (Nottingham) is seeking a Male Support Worker to provide 1:1 lone-working support to a gentleman in his 30s with autism in Nottingham (NG5). You will help with daily living, meals and community activities, building a trusting relationship to promote independence in a respectful, person-centred way.

We offer extensive training, a competitive pay rate with overtime uplift, flexible shifts, 30 days leave, progression opportunities and additional benefits such as a driving scheme and

Qualifications

• Experience is beneficial but not essential — training provided.
• Male applicants only (gender requirement).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence and daily living skills.
• Assisting with meal planning, shopping and cooking.
• Administering medication.
• Supporting community access and social activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and support plans.
• Providing consistent, person-centred support.

Skills

Clear communicator

Patient & friendly

Organised & time‑managed

Honest & reliable

Independent lone-working

Cooking & healthy lifestyle

Build relationships with families

Job description

Dim/24089

£13.96 Per Hour

Nottingham

England, West Midlands, West Midlands

Permanent

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Relief MaleSupport WorkerLocation: Nottingham£13.54per hour + £50 per sleep-in shiftGender Requirement:Male applicants only

About Dimensions

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

"Making a difference in people's lives – and the joy that brings."– Current Support Worker

About the role

We’re looking for a patient, organised and personable Male Support Workerto join our team in Nottingham (NG5), supporting a gentleman in his 30s with autism.

This is a highly rewarding 1:1 lone-working role, where you’ll build a strong, trusting relationship and support someone to live independently, confidently and on their own terms.

The gentleman you will support enjoys an active and social lifestyle. He loves getting out and about, exploring the local area and spending time pursuing his interests.

His interests include:

• Snooker
• Public transport and travelling around the city
• Eating out
• Watching tennis
• Social media
• Cooking meals from scratch and choosing his own ingredients

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and supporting independence.

What you will be doing

You’ll provide personalised support tailored to the individual's needs, including:

• Encouraging independence and daily living skills
• Supporting meal planning, shopping and cooking
• Administering medication
• Supporting community access and social activities
• Encouraging healthy routines and personal goals
• Building positive relationships with family members and professionals
• Maintaining accurate records and support plans
• Providing consistent, person-centred support

Shift patterns

Typical shifts include:

• Long day with sleep-in:7:00am – 11:00pm + sleep-in
• Sleep‑ins are typically included within a 24‑hour shift pattern
• Some split shifts may occasionally be required (16:00-22:00)

Relief work is offered depending on service requirements and you have full flexibility to choose shifts around your availability.

About you

You’ll be a great fit if you're:

• A clear and confident communicator
• Patient, friendly and approachable
• Organised with good time-management skills
• Honest, reliable and professional
• Passionate about promoting independence
• Comfortable working independently in a lone-working role
• Someone who enjoys cooking and supporting healthy lifestyles
• Able to build positive relationships with families and external professionals

Experience is beneficial but not essential — we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

Rewards that make a difference

• A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose 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

Gender Requirement

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.

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.

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