Support Worker

DIMENSIONS CYMRU LIMITED; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Career progression

Life Assurance

Pension

Discounts

Training

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Dimensions Cymru Limited in Market Drayton seeks a proactive Male Support Worker to assist two gentlemen with learning disabilities, supporting daily living, personal care, meals, and social outings. A full UK manual driving licence is required, and sleep-in shifts are paid £50.

The role offers up to 45 hours per week, a salary up to £30,537 per year, overtime options, training, and clear pathways for progression within a Great Place to Work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous support experience is desirable but not essential.
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support two gentlemen with learning disabilities in daily living, personal care, meals and medication administration.
• Assist with social activities and outings, promoting independence.
• Encourage communication, safety, and positive relationships within the home and community.

Skills

Positive relationships

Communication

Patience

Driving licence

Job description

D019648

£30,537.00 - £30,537.00 Per Annum

Market Drayton

England, Shropshire, West Midlands

Permanent

Hours per week: 45.0

Closing Date: October 31, 2026

Support Worker – Market Drayton (TF9)

Location: Market Drayton (TF9)

Hours: Full Time Opportunities Available – Up to 45 Hours per Week

Salary: Up to £30,537 per year (based on 45 hours per week at £13.05 per hour) + £50 per sleep-in shift

Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence,

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.

"Love the job role, some days it doesn't feel like work at all!"– Current Support Worker

If you're looking for a role where you can build genuine relationships, support people to live independently and enjoy a varied mix of social activities, days out and community-based support, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We're looking for a proactive and engaging Male Support Worker to join our team in Market Drayton (TF9), supporting two gentlemen aged between their 30s and 60s with learning disabilities.

One gentleman is deaf and uses hearing aids. Both lead active and independent lives, and your role will focus on providing the right level of support while encouraging independence and choice.

The gentlemen you will support enjoy:

• Visiting a local farm
• Attending Men's Shed sessions
• Walking and staying active
• Meeting friends at a weekly social club
• Getting out and about and trying new experiences
• Spending time with people they know and trust

Support includes:

• Supporting one gentleman with aspects of personal care, including washing his hair
• Meal preparation
• Administering medication
• Supporting people to maintain their independence
• Providing support during social activities and outings
• Supporting positive and safe relationships
• Using proactive approaches and distraction techniques when required
• Supporting people to do the things that matter to them

One gentleman can experience behaviours of distress and benefits from consistent support, positive relationship building and proactive approaches.

• Day Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Late Shift: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
• Long Day: 7:00am – 10:00pm
• Sleep-in: 10:00pm – 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)

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

You'll be a great fit if you're:

• Open, honest and dependable
• Confident building positive relationships
• Patient and calm in your approach
• Comfortable supporting behaviours of distress
• Someone who enjoys being active and getting involved
• A good communicator who can adapt their approach to different people
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Able to recognise when people may need additional support
• A driver with a full UK manual driving licence

Previous support experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

• 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
• 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