Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Learn to Drive

Salary advance

Discounts

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Industry training

DBS paid for

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. in Shifnal is seeking a calm, positive and proactive Support Worker to assist two adults with learning disabilities and autism.

You’ll provide 1:1 and shared support, helping them live independently and enjoy activities they love, with flexible shifts across early, late, long days and sleep-ins. You’ll build trusted relationships, encourage daily routines, personal care for one person, meals, medication safety, hobbies and days out, plus driving where needed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines and independence
• Providing personal care (for one individual)
• Preparing meals and supporting healthy choices
• Administering medication safely
• Following SALT guidance for eating support
• Supporting community activities, hobbies and days out
• Encouraging confidence, choice and life skills
• Building strong, positive relationships

Job description

We're looking for a calm, positive and proactive Support Worker to join our friendly team in Shifnal (TF11), supporting two adults in their 30s with learning disabilities and autism, with a potential third person joining in the future. This is an active and varied role where you'll build strong, consistent relationships and support individuals to live independently and enjoy the activities they love. You'll provide a mix of 1:1 and shared support, working flexibly across different shifts to meet individual needs. Who you will be supporting You'll be supporting two individuals with very different, engaging lifestyles: One person is highly active, enjoying long hikes, swimming, gym sessions and working independently at a local farm The other has a great sense of humour and enjoys horse riding, arts and crafts, cooking and exploring historical places such as the Black Country Museum and Blists Hill Both individuals value consistency, trust and meaningful relationships, and your support will help them continue to live full and active lives.

• Supporting daily routines and independence
• Providing personal care (for one individual)
• Preparing meals and supporting healthy choices
• Administering medication safely
• Following SALT guidance for eating support
• Supporting community activities, hobbies and days out
• Encouraging confidence, choice and life skills
• Building strong, positive relationships

This is a great role for someone who enjoys variety and being active.

Shift patterns

This is a 30-hour role, worked flexibly across:

• Early shifts
• Late shifts
• Long days
• Sleep-ins
• Alternating weekends

Rotas are shared in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

You'll be a great fit if you are:

• Calm, patient and approachable
• Positive, outgoing and encouraging
• Comfortable supporting a range of activities and routines
• Flexible and adaptable
• A confident manual driver
• Someone who enjoys being active and involved

Experience is helpful but not essential - full training will be 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 year after year. "Being a support worker is a great opportunity, because you directly improve someone's quality of life, empower their independence, and build trusting, meaningful relationships while growing personally and professionally".

• A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supported Learn to Drive scheme (up to 30 lessons + tests paid for)
• Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% of earned pay before payday
• High Street discounts (retail, hospitality, entertainment, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry-leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us, An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy at the onboarding stage.
• 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 0300 303 9150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.