Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay uplift

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Salary advance scheme

Discounts (Retail & Entertainment)

Life assurance and company pension

Industry training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a resilient and compassionate Support Worker to join our specialist forensic home in Wallington. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a gentleman in his 60s with learning disabilities and a forensic history, helping him stay active and achieve personal goals.

You will follow support plans and risk management strategies, working with colleagues and professionals to deliver high‑quality, tailored care.

Qualifications

• Full-time role providing 1:1 support to an adult with learning disabilities and forensic history.
• Must attend mandatory training, including forensic induction and competency assessments.
• Rotas include long days, sleep-ins and morning shifts.
• Experience or willingness to undergo specialist training.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support and build daily living skills.
• Follow support plans and risk management strategies.
• Support community involvement and independence.

Skills

Resilience

Compassionate care

1:1 support

Risk management

Flexible

Patience

Encourage independence

Job description

About Dimensions

Dimensions is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit organisations, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live independent lives. Our Specialist Forensic Services help people move forward from secure or restrictive environments, building the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to thrive in their communities. At Dimensions, we believe in supporting people to achieve their goals, learn new skills and live the life they choose, with person-centred support at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

• Support Worker


• Full time - 37.5 hours per week


• Wallington, Sutton (South London/Surrey)


• £14.59per hour

We're looking for a resilient, compassionate and values-driven full-time Support Worker to join our specialist forensic support home in Wallington. In this role, you'll provide dedicated 1:1 support to a gentleman in his 60s with learning disabilities and a forensic history. He enjoys being active, spending time in the community and exploring London, and you'll play a key part in helping him live a fulfilling and independent life. Through consistent, person-centred support, you'll build a positive relationship with him, encouraging independence, developing daily living skills, supporting community involvement and helping him achieve his personal goals.

As part of a specialist team, you'll follow support plans and risk management strategies while working collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to provide high-quality, tailored support. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, reliable and committed to making a genuine difference in someone's life.

This home provides 24-hour support, and full-time colleagues work a rota that includes long days, sleep-ins and morning support shifts. Due to the specialist nature of the home, successful applicants must be able to attend mandatory training, including a forensic induction, service-specific training, shadow shifts and competency assessments. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

About you

We're interested in people who:

• Share Dimensions' values of ambition, courage, integrity, partnershipand respect.


• Are compassionate and caring towards people with learning disabilities.


• Believe in helping people do things for themselves rather than doing everything for them.


• Have patience and a positive attitude when supporting someone to learn new skills.


• Are confident following support plans and encouraging independence.


• Are reliable, flexible and committed to providing high-quality support.


• Are willing to learn and embrace specialist training.

Previous experience as a Support Worker is beneficial but not essential. Full training will be provided.

Your rewards

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work


• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)


• Opportunities for career progression


• 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


• 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.


• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Use of AI in the recruitment process

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