Support Worker

Dimensions; Hexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in Hexham is looking for a compassionate Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities. You will provide personal care and support, facilitating their daily activities. Ideal candidates should be caring and enjoy working in a fulfilling environment. This role offers competitive rates, paid training, and flexible schedules, including sleep-in shifts.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro-rata

£200 referral bonus

Paid training opportunities

Childcare vouchers

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals, shopping, and gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in support work or similar roles is preferred.
• Ability to assist with personal care and household tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living activities and personal care.
• Assist in meal preparation and medication administration.
• Encourage engagement in community activities and hobbies.

Skills

Thoughtfulness

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Job description

Support Worker

£12.64 per hour (+12.07% Additional Accruement)

Hexham, Northumberland (24 min Walk from Hexham General Hospital)

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Are you thoughtful, caring, and ready to make a real difference? Join our award-winning team in Hexham, where we provide life‑changing support to people with learning disabilities and autism. Whether you come from retail, hospitality, cleaning, or care—we value your unique experience and welcome you to apply.

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Who will I be supporting?

2 gentlemen with learning disabilities in their 50s and 60s in supported living
They enjoy arts and crafts, trips to the museum, hitting the gym, going to the cinema and theatres. They enjoy going to places of interest in the local and wider community, going for walks and watching sports.

What will I be doing?

You will be supporting them to live their lives how they choose, to be themselves, and to achieve their goals.
You will be supporting with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, budgeting, cooking, cleaning and laundry.

What shifts are available?

Long Day Sleep‑ins: 7 am/9 am – 10 am the following day (£45 sleep‑in shift included)
Sleep‑in shifts cover hours between: 11 pm – 7 am
Additional 1:1 shifts throughout the week
Rotas are provided 4 weeks in advance.

Why should I choose Dimensions?

Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the Great Places to Work programme in 2019, 2020 & 2021.
We’re a values‑driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
We care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well‑being strategy and staff listening network.
We offer 30 days annual leave pro‑rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
If you refer a friend to us and they’re successfully employed, you’ll receive a £200 bonus.
We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
Childcare vouchers, our Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment and gym memberships are also available.

Other important information:

Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role; the cost will be incurred by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone with 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.
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 if you require adjustments.
British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.