Male Support Worker

Dimensions; Stafford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in shift pay £50

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Salary advance scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Dimensions is recruiting a calm, patient male support worker to assist a gentleman in his 30s with autism and learning disabilities in a 1:1 solo role based in Stafford. You will help with daily routines, meals, and medication while maintaining a structured, predictable environment.

The role requires building trust over time and managing behaviours of distress with a confident, compassionate approach. Sleep-in shifts are paid separately.

Qualifications

• Experience in Positive Behaviour Support is beneficial; full training will be provided.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required.
• Gender is a genuine occupational requirement per Equality Act 2010 (Male applicants only).

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 him to do the things that matter to him, including walks, train travel and family visits
• Building a trusting relationship over time

Skills

Calm temperament

Patience

Emotional resilience

Good communication

Independent worker

Job description

£13.05 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

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

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

About you

You're 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

Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Details

Company: Dimensions

Salary: £13.05 to £13.05 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Stafford, ST16 1AA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Oct 2026

Closing date: 26 Nov 2026