Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Flexible shifts

30 days' paid annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. in Reading (RG2) is seeking a confident and caring Support Worker to help a gentleman in his 40s with learning disabilities.

This lone-working role focuses on one-to-one quality time, practical support, and creating meaningful moments during daily activities. The role covers personal care, meal prep, medication administration, occasional wheelchair assistance, and arranging enjoyable activities such as swimming or local outings.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential - full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and daily living routines
• Meal preparation and healthy eating support
• Medication administration
• Occasional wheelchair support for longer outings
• Planning and enjoying activities that make him happy

Job description

We're looking for a confident and caring Support Worker to join our team in Reading (RG2), where you'll support a gentleman in his 40s with learning disabilities. This is a lone-working role that's highly rewarding if you enjoy spending quality time one-to-one, creating meaningful moments and providing practical support.

What he enjoys:

• Swimming and going for walks
• Watching and talking about sports
• Listening to music
• Relaxed chats, family visits, and days out

Your role will include:

• Personal care and daily living routines
• Meal preparation and healthy eating support
• Medication administration
• Occasional wheelchair support for longer outings
• Planning and enjoying activities that make him happy

Shift patterns

• Long day: 8:00am - 11:00pm
• Sleep-in: 11:00pm - 8:00am (£50 per sleep-in)

(Around 20 hours per week plus additional sleep-ins with alternate weekends - must be available for both Saturday and Sunday when on a weekend shift. Rotas are given in advance.)

• Comfortable working alone and confident taking initiative
• Patient, reliable and positive with a good sense of humour
• Happy to get out and about for local activities like swimming or sports
• Organised and able to adapt plans when needed

Experience is not essential - full training provided.

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. Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for the eighth consecutive year and as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing among Super Large Organisations. "Making a difference in people's lives - and the joy that brings." - Current Support Worker

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates plus sleep-in payments
• Flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle
• 30 days' paid annual leave (including bank holidays - pro rata)
• Access to career development and progression
• Learn to Drive scheme (where applicable)
• Salary advance scheme (access up to 50% earned pay before payday)
• High street and leisure discounts
• Life Assurance and pension scheme
• Paid Enhanced DBS and industry-leading training