Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Learn to Drive scheme

Life Assurance

Company pension

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking two caring and enthusiastic Support Workers for Bromsgrove (B61) to support two women and one man with profound learning disabilities and communication needs. The role involves active daily activities, personal care, and helping residents enjoy cinema, meals out, walks, and day trips.

You will work with a team to build relationships, support Makaton users, and apply Positive Behaviour Support. A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Sleep-ins are essential for this role.
• A full UK manual driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people with their personal care.
• Assist with daily routines and activities.
• Administering medication as required.
• Support communication using personalised approaches (e.g. Makaton).
• Plan and participate in activities and outings.
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support approaches.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Patient

Team player

Driver with UK manual licence

Job description

Pay: £13.15 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift

Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence Essential

Sleep-ins: Essential for this role

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a

Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

\"Providing the right support so that people can live a fulfilling life.\"

- Current Support Worker

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can build genuine relationships, enjoy getting out and about and support people to live fulfilling lives, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

We're looking for two caring and enthusiastic

Support Workers to join our team in

Bromsgrove (B61), supporting

two women and one man.

The people we support include people with profound learning disabilities, ADHD and people who communicate in different ways, including using Makaton. Some people may at times experience behaviours of distress, so consistency, patience and positive support approaches are important.

This is a lively and active home where people enjoy getting out most days and making the most of opportunities both locally and further afield.

The people we support enjoy:

* Cinema trips

* Bowling

* Theatre visits

* Meals out

* Walks and outdoor activities

* Day trips

* Exploring new places

* Spending time with people they know and trust

* Having fun and sharing plenty of laughter

Building strong relationships and understanding how each person communicates is a key part of this role. One person uses Makaton, and you'll receive support and training to develop your communication skills.

Support includes:

* Supporting people with their personal care

* Supporting one person who uses a wheelchair when out and about

* Using hoists and specialist equipment

* Supporting people with eating and drinking in line with guidance

* Meal preparation

* Administering medication

* Supporting people with daily routines and activities

* Supporting communication using personalised approaches, including Makaton

* Supporting people to do the things that matter to them

* Following Positive Behaviour Support approaches

Family members are very involved in people's lives and work closely with the support team to help people achieve positive outcomes.

Shifts

This role includes a mixture of:

* 8:00am - 8:00pm

* 9:00am - 4:00pm

* Long day sleep-in: 8:30am - 8:30am the following day

* Sleep-in: 9:30pm - 5:30am (£50 paid to sleep)

Sleep-ins are an essential requirement of this role.

We're particularly looking for colleagues who can support a combination of long day sleep-ins and day shifts as part of their rota.

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

About you

You’ll be a great fit if you’re:

* Friendly, reliable and patient

* Confident setting clear and consistent boundaries

* Comfortable supporting people with complex support needs

* A good communicator who enjoys building relationships

* Creative and willing to plan new activities and experiences

* Someone who enjoys being active and getting out and about

* Positive, enthusiastic and proactive

* Calm and consistent in your approach

* A strong team player

* Passionate about helping people live fulfilling lives

* A driver with a full UK manual driving licence

Experience is preferred but not essential. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support, including communication approaches, Positive Behaviour Support and specialist support needs.

Rewards that make a difference

* £13.15 per hour

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.

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

* 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.

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