Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals to support residents in a registered care home. This full-time position involves assisting individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, and providing specialized support based on their complex health needs. Full training is included to prepare you for this rewarding role, with excellent benefits including 30 days paid leave and a generous career development pathway.

Benefits

30 days paid annual leave

Competitive pay rate with overtime

Award-winning career development

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Pension Scheme

Enhanced DBS check paid

Salary Advance Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Willingness to undertake full training in medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living and personal care.
• Support individuals who require hoisting and wheelchair mobility.
• Prepare meals with consideration to dietary needs.

Skills

Personal care support

Wheelchair assistance

Cooking and meal preparation

Communication skills

Patience and calm demeanor

Job description

We're a values-led, not‑for‑profit organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of distress, and complex health needs. As one of the UK's leading support providers, we're proud to deliver person‑centred support that transforms lives. This opportunity is based in a registered care home in Barnet, where you'll support seven individuals, three women and four men, aged between their 50s and 90s. Each person has their own room, and the home is staffed by a team at all times. Due to the complexity of health needs, support is provided on a 2:1 basis.

• Supporting with all aspects of daily living, including personal care.
• Assisting individuals who use wheelchairs and require hoisting for safe mobility.
• Helping with feeding, guided by SALT assessments.
• Supporting with cooking and meal preparation, basic kitchen skills are essential.

This is a welcoming home where karaoke nights, football matches, and meals out are part of everyday life. Interests across the house include music, cinema, walks, day trips, and Greek culture so if you share any of these passions, you'll feel right at home. Communication styles vary, with some people using words to communicate and others using alternative methods. A calm, patient, and thoughtful approach is key. You'll also receive full, in‑person training to support individuals with epilepsy and other complex medical needs.

Shifts and working pattern: day shifts run between 7:00 am and 9:45 pm and can be split into half days (around 7.5 hours). Sleep‑in shifts are part of the full‑time role, and you'll be expected to work alternate weekends.

• We welcome applicants who have the right to work in the UK and are committed to building a diverse workforce. As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
• If you need support completing your application, please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.
• British Sign Language (BSL) videos are available for all recruitment information.
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
• Competitive pay rate, with uplift for any overtime you choose to work.
• 30 days paid annual leave, rising to 35 days (including public holidays – pro rata).
• Award‑winning career development and genuine opportunities for progression.
• High Street Discounts – including supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, and cinemas.
• Life Assurance and a Company Pension Scheme.
• Industry‑leading training, including specialist support.
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by us.
• Salary Advance Scheme – access up to 50 % of earned pay before payday.