Support Worker

DIMENSIONS CYMRU LIMITED; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay uplift for overtime

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave pro rata

Career progression

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

DIMENSIONS CYMRU LIMITED in Barnsley is seeking a Support Worker to assist four individuals at home. Training will be provided, with progression toward the Care Certificate and ongoing development opportunities.

You will support people with profound needs, promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing in daily living. Responsibilities include personal care, mobility support, community access, and coordinating with families and professionals to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Flexible shift patterns desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with personal care, health needs and mobility.
• Support individuals 1:1 or 2:1 throughout daily life.
• Help access local community, build relationships and social connections.
• Assist with appointments, activities and events important to each individual.
• Enable participation in hobbies, sensory activities and experiences.
• Assist with meals, medication administration, household tasks and maintaining a safe home.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to ensure high-quality support.

Skills

Person-centred support

Personal care

Health needs

Mobility

1:1 support

Job description

Dim/24268

£13.71 Per Hour

Barnsley

England, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber

Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Closing Date: October 25, 2026

Support WorkerLocation: Brnsley, S74Full 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 eighth consecutive 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

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day.

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
• 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.
• 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