Male Support Worker

Dimensions; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive organization is seeking a Male Support Worker in Lichfield to assist a gentleman with autism and learning disabilities. The role requires a calm and empathetic approach, no personal care, and includes long day shifts. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting individuals with distressing behaviours and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Paid training opportunities

Referral bonus of £200

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Male support worker (GOR applies).
• Experience with behaviours of distress.
• Calm, firm, and empathetic approach.
• Non-judgemental and patient.

Responsibilities

• Support a man with autism and learning disabilities in a 1:1 role.
• Assist with meal prep and medication administration.
• Demonstrate a calm and confident approach in challenging situations.

Skills

Experience with behaviours of distress

Calm and empathetic approach

Comfortable with lone working

Manual driver with full UK licence

Job description

Male Support Worker – Calm, Confident & Compassionate Support in ST16 (Stafford)

Location: ST16 – Stafford (Just a 7min Drive From County Hospital)
Hours: Full-Time – Long Day Shifts (7am–7am the following day, includes sleep-in)
Pay Rate: £12.35 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Driver Requirement: Full Driving Licence
Gender Requirement: Male applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)

Are You Calm, Patient, and Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?

We’re looking for a Male Support Worker to support a gentleman in his 30s with autism and learning disabilities. This is a 1:1 lone-working role, ideal for someone who is confident, empathetic, and experienced in supporting behaviours of distress.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You’ll be supporting a quiet, independent man who values his space and routine. He enjoys:

• Vacuuming – even making a mess just to clean it up again!
• Gardening
• Going for walks – staff follow at a respectful distance
• Train journeys to visit his parents every Tuesday in Wolverhampton

He’s shy by nature and takes time to build trust, so patience and consistency are key.

Support Overview

• Support Type: 1:1, lone working
• Shift Pattern:
  • Long Day: 7am–7am (includes sleep-in)
  • Sleep-In: 10pm–7am (paid sleep)
• Support Needs:
  • No personal care, hoists, or wheelchair use
  • Meal prep and medication administration required
  • Calm and confident approach to behaviours of distress
  • Positive behaviour support training or transferable experience preferred

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualities:

• Male support worker (GOR applies)
• Experience with behaviours of distress
• Calm, firm, and empathetic approach
• Non-judgemental and patient
• Comfortable with lone working
• Manual driver with full UK licence

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
• Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

• Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment: 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.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!