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Dimensions; Hexham; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime

Flexible shifts

30 days paid leave

Annual leave with holidays pro rata

Learn to drive scheme

Salary advance

High street discounts

Life Assurance and Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid by us

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist two men in their 50s/60s living in a supported living home in Hexham. You will help with daily living, meals, budgeting and community access to enable them to enjoy activities they love while promoting independence and wellbeing.

Join a compassionate team with extensive training and a benefits package, supporting individuals to lead meaningful, active lives with dignity and choice.

Qualifications

• DBS disclosure required.
• We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support that promotes independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Support with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Assist with meals, budgeting, cleaning and laundry.
• Support access to local community and participation in activities.

Job description

Support Worker

Company: Dimensions

Salary: £13.45 to £13.45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Northumberland, NE46 2HR

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Location: Hexham, Northumberland (24 min Walk from Hexham General Hospital)

37.5 hrs, Part Time 28hrs , Relief

Driver Licence:

About Dimensions

Every day is an opportunity to create impact, joy, and independence for the people we support. Your work, whether direct, or behind the scenes, contributes to unforgettable moments that change lives.

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

You will be supporting two gentlemen in their 50s and 60s who have learning disabilities and live in a supported living home. They enjoy leading active and varied lives and have a wide range of interests, including arts and crafts, visiting museums, going to the gym, trips to the cinema and theatre, exploring places of interest both locally and further afield, taking walks in the community, and watching sports. They are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, encouraging, and passionate about helping them continue enjoying the activities they love while also exploring new opportunities.

As a Support Worker, you will play an important role in helping these gentlemen live the lives they choose. You will provide person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing, while building positive and meaningful relationships. Your role will involve supporting with personal care, administering medication, preparing meals, cooking, budgeting, and maintaining a clean and comfortable home environment through everyday tasks such as cleaning and laundry. You will also support them to access the local community, pursue their interests, achieve personal goals, and enjoy new experiences.

No two days are the same, and this is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of two people while supporting them to be themselves and live as independently as possible.

Shifts

Long Day Sleep ins: 7am/9am - 10am the following day (£50 sleep‑in shift included)

Sleep in shifts cover hours between: 11pm -7am

Additional 1:1 shifts throughout the week

Rotas are provided 4 weeks in advance.

Rewards that make a difference

• A competitive payrate 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)
• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
• 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

Eligibility and Requirements

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.

If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.

Disability Confident

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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.