Relief Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wokingham is seeking a Relief Support Worker to assist two gentlemen in their home. This role involves providing personal care, promoting independence, and planning engaging activities. Ideal candidates are proactive, organised, and empathetic, with a manual driving license. Comprehensive training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for aspiring support workers.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Paid training and career development

Referral bonus of £200

Well-being strategy and staff listening network

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Able to plan ahead and take initiative.
• Comfortable leading activities and attending appointments.
• Brings warmth and consistency to every interaction.
• Required to have a manual driving license for community access.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care supporting daily routines.
• Promoting independence and autonomy in daily life.
• Supporting with medical appointments professionally.
• Leading various activities including day trips.
• Engaging in community activities with wheelchair support.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Organised

Confident

Empathetic

Reliable

Manual Driving License

Job description

Join Our Team as a ReliefSupport Worker in Wokingham (RG40)

Location: Wokingham, RG40 (Just a 6min Drive From Crowthorne Train Station)
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour (£50 Per Sleep-In Shift)
Hours: Relief - Must be comfortable working Waking Nights
Shifts Available:

• Waking Nights 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Day: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Day: 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Sleep-In: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM (paid to sleep)
  Driver Requirement: Manual driver essential

Please Note: We are looking for relief support workers that are comfortable working Waking Nights shifts for this role.

Are You Proactive, Organised, and Ready to Make a Difference?

We’re looking for a confident, self-motivated support worker who enjoys planning activities, making decisions, and helping others live life to the fullest. If you’re outgoing, organised, and ready to take the lead, this could be the perfect role for you.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You’ll be supporting two older gentlemen (aged 70s–80s) who live in their own home and enjoy a calm, structured environment. They have learning disabilities, and one gentleman also has a catheter and some mild mental health needs.

Support is provided on a 1:2 basis, with some 1:1 time for personal care and community activities.

What Are Their Interests?

These gentlemen enjoy a variety of activities, including:

• Music sessions
• Meals out and day services
• Trips to Center Parcs, safari parks, and Windsor
• Trying new experiences and exploring the community

They’re open to new ideas and love having someone around who can bring fresh energy and creativity to their day.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Support Worker, you’ll be:

• Providing Personal Care: Supporting with daily routines and hygiene
• Promoting Independence: Encouraging choice and autonomy in daily life
• Attending Medical Appointments: Supporting with confidence and professionalism
• Planning & Leading Activities: From day services to day trips and meals out
• Community Engagement: Supporting one gentleman who uses a wheelchair when out and about

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Self-Motivated & Organised: Able to plan ahead and take initiative
• Confident & Outgoing: Comfortable leading activities and attending appointments
• Empathetic & Reliable: Brings warmth and consistency to every interaction
• Driver: Manual licence essential for community access

No experience? No problem! We provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive.

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.
• 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!

Salary / Benefits:£12.21 Per Hour