Male Support Worker

Dimensions; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Training and development

Sleep-in uplift £50

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Disability confident recruitment

Discounts and benefits

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a Male Support Worker to assist a gentleman in his 30s who is autistic and has learning disabilities. This is a 1:1 lone-working role requiring consistency, patience and trust. The role involves supporting daily routines, meals, medication, walks and train journeys to visit family, with a calm and structured environment.

Shifts include long days with sleep-ins; a £50 sleep-in uplift applies. Training and career progression are available within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Independent work in a lone-working role.
• Respectful of personal space and boundaries.
• Experience in Positive Behaviour Support is beneficial; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines and independence.
• Supporting meal preparation and healthy routines.
• Administering medication.
• Using a calm and confident approach during behaviours of distress.
• Helping to maintain a structured and predictable environment.
• Supporting activities that matter to the person, including walks and family visits.
• Building a trusting relationship over time.

Job description

Male Support Worker

Location: Stafford (ST16)

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

£12.81 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift

Gender Requirement: Male applicants only (GOR applies)

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging and the support to thrive. This is an opportunity to build a meaningful connection with one person, helping him live the life he chooses while developing a rewarding career with a team that values your contribution. Your wellbeing matters, your voice is heard and you'll receive the training and support you need to succeed.

Your wellbeing matters. From health support to flexible working, we provide the tools and culture to stay balanced, healthy, and at your best, both inside and outside of work.

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

About the role

We're looking for a calm, patient and confident Male Support Worker to support a gentleman in his 30s who is autistic and has learning disabilities.

This is a 1:1 lone-working role where consistency, patience and trust are essential.

The gentleman you will support enjoys:

• Vacuuming and household tasks
• Gardening and being outdoors
• Going for walks, where support is provided at a respectful distance
• Weekly train journeys to visit his parents in Wolverhampton

Your role will include:

• Supporting daily routines and independence
• Supporting meal preparation and healthy routines
• Administering medication
• Using a calm and confident approach during behaviours of distress
• Helping to maintain a structured and predictable environment
• Supporting him to do the things that matter to him, including walks, train travel and family visits
• Building a trusting relationship over time

Shifts:

• Long day + sleep-in: 7:00am - 7:00am (next day)
• Sleep-in: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)

Rotas are provided in advance to support work-life balance.

About you

You'll be a great fit if you are:

• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
• Comfortable working independently in a lone-working role
• Respectful of personal space and boundaries
• Confident supporting behaviours of distress
• Reliable, consistent and organised in your approach
• A good communicator who can build trust over time

Experience in Positive Behaviour Support is beneficial, but full training will be provided.

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

• 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
• 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
• 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.

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.