Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,270,000 - 23,419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + sleep-in

Flexible shifts

30 days leave

Career development

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance

Discounts

Life Assurance and pension

Enhanced DBS paid

Industry-leading training

Job summary

Dimensions is looking for a confident and caring Support Worker to join our Reading team (RG2). This lone-working role supports a gentleman in his 40s with learning disabilities, with personal care, meals, meds, and activities; around 20 hours per week, some weekends.

You’ll receive £13.45 per hour plus £50 per sleep-in shift, flexible shifts, 30 days leave pro rata, and access to training, DBS paid, and career progression. Experience isn’t essential as full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience not required; 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

D019611

£13.45 Per Hour

Reading

England, South East England, Berkshire

Part Time

Hours per week: 20.0

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Support Worker – Reading (RG2)

Part-Role – Around 20 hours per week, including some weekends

£13.45per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift

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

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

• 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.)

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• 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 neededExperience is not essential– full training provided.

• 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

• Enhanced DBS required (cost covered by Dimensions)
• We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK
• Disability Confident Leader – guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria
• For adjustments, contact 0300 303 9150
• BSL recruitment information available

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