Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime uplift

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist four people in their home in Barnsley. You will provide hands-on daily living support, including personal care and helping individuals stay connected with their local community.

We offer training towards the Care Certificate, opportunities for progression, flexible shifts, 30 days annual leave, and benefits such as a pension and enhanced DBS paid for by Dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with personal care, health needs and mobility.
• Support individuals 1:1 or 2:1 in their daily lives.
• Help access local community and maintain social connections.
• Assist with meal preparation, medication administration and maintaining a safe home.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable and flexible

Willingness to learn

Job description

Support Worker
Location: Brnsley, S74
Full time - 37.5hrs;Part Time - 15hrs or 22.5hrs; Relief Contracts Available; Waking Night - 21hrs per week

Driver Licence- Preferred but Not Essential

About Dimensions

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 eighthconsecutive year of recognition.

About the role

We're recruiting Support Workers to support four people in their home in Barnsley. Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a brand-new career, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed, including working towards your Care Certificate and further development opportunities.

You'll be supporting individual's with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), complex health needs, personal care requirements, and moving and assisting needs. Each individual has their own unique personality, interests, and support requirements, and you'll play a vital role in helping them live fulfilling, meaningful lives.

This is a hands-on role that involves supporting people with all aspects of daily living, whilst promoting dignity, independence, choice, and wellbeing.

Your Day-to-Day

No two days are the same, but your responsibilities may include:

• Providing person-centred support with personal care, health needs, and mobility.
• Supporting individuals on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis throughout their daily lives.
• Helping people access and enjoy their local community, build meaningful relationships, and maintain social connections.
• Supporting attendance at appointments, activities, and events that are important to each individual.
• Enabling individuals to participate in hobbies, sensory activities, and experiences that meet their sensory needs and preferences.
• Assisting with meal preparation, medication administration, household tasks, and maintaining a safe home environment.
• Working closely with colleagues, families, and professionals to ensure the highest quality of support is provided.

Most importantly, you'll help create opportunities for people to achieve their goals, experience new things, and enjoy life to the fullest.

Shifts:

Shift patterns will be discussed at interview and will vary depending on the ladies' activities, routines, and commitments. Typical shifts may include:

07:00 – 14.30
14-00 - 21.00
14.30 – 22:00 Plus sleep in (22.00-7.00)
07:00 – 22:00
22:00 – 07:00 (Waking Night)

We don't require previous experience, just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for helping others.

We believe anyone can be a great Support Worker, regardless of their background, as long as they share our values of:

• Respect
• Partnership
• Courage
• Ambition
• Integrity

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 - allpaid 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
• 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
• 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