Support Worker

DIMENSIONS CYMRU LIMITED; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay uplift

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days

Career progression

Discounts

Life assurance

Company pension

Training

Enhanced DBS paid for

Job summary

Dimensions Cymru Limited is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Ealing. The role involves supporting three gentlemen aged 25–50 in a shared living setting, promoting independence, administering medication, and following structured plans.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly with a 2:1 daytime shift model and must hold a full UK driving licence. Experience with autism and learning disabilities is essential, alongside calm and patient communication.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with autism and learning disabilities.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to promote independence and document information accurately.
• Calm, patient and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence in daily living.
• Support with cooking and meal prep.
• Administer medication.
• Follow structured support plans.
• Provide emotional support and build relationships.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Emotional support

IT literacy

Teamwork

Job description

Dim/24302

£14.80 Per Hour

Ealing

England, East of England, London, West London

Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Closing Date: November 16, 2026

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, every day is a chance to make a real difference. As a Support Worker in Ealing, you’ll bring purpose and stability, supporting three gentlemen to enjoy the routines and moments that matter most to them. Recognised as a Great Place to Work for eight years running, we’ll support you to grow, feel valued, and take pride in the difference you make every single day.

About the role

• Support Worker
• £14.80 per hour
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• Ealing, London, UB6
• Full UK driving licence essential.

We’re seeking an experienced Support Workers to join our supported living home in Greenford, Ealing. This is home to three gentlemen aged 25–50, each living independently in their own flat within the same building. You’ll work across all three flats, acting as a key worker for one person while still contributing to the wider support team.

The three people we support are autistic and have learning disabilities. Each person has their own strengths, interests, communication style and support needs, including mental health needs. The home supports people who may present behaviours of distress, so we’re looking for someone calm, confident and patient, someone who can remain solution-focused when situations change quickly.

Support is provided on a 2:1 basis during the day, so you’ll always be working alongside a colleague. Your role will involve promoting independence in daily living, offering gentle prompts around personal care, supporting with cooking and meal preparation, administering medication, and following structured support plans to ensure consistency and safety.

These gentlemen enjoy active, fulfilling routines, with interests including swimming, theatre visits, coffee outings, motorway drives, farm trips, seaside days out and summer visits to London Zoo.

Shift patterns include: 07:15 to 14:45, 14:30 to 22:00, 07:00 to 22:00 and alternate weekends.

About you

You are an experienced Support Worker who shares our values of Ambition, Courage, Integrity, Partnership and Respect. You’re confident supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and behaviours of distress, and you understand the importance of empathy, consistency, and clear communication.

You will have experience offering emotional support, promoting independence, and documenting information accurately. You’re comfortable building relationships with families and professionals and you’re able to adapt to changing needs while remaining calm and encouraging.

You also bring basic IT literacy for e-learning and record keeping, along with the patience and problem-solving mindset needed to support people in a busy and rewarding environment. The wider team will offer coaching, guidance and continuous development to help you build your specialist skills.

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

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