Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days

Career progression

Learn to Drive

Salary advance

Discounts

Life assurance

Pension

Training

DBS paid

Job summary

Dimensions Ltd is looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team, working across five homes within the Portsmouth locality. You’ll support two gentlemen in their 60s and 70s with mild to moderate learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them stay active and part of the community.

The role includes full personal care with dignity and respect, flexible early and late shifts, and at least one sleep-in per week, plus two weekends out of three.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic attitude for people with learning disabilities.
• Reliable and flexible to cover early/late shifts.
• Must complete a minimum of one sleep-in per week and two weekends out of three.

Responsibilities

• Provide full personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support two gentlemen in their 60s and 70s with learning disabilities.
• Help residents stay active, engage in activities and community outings.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Flexible

Job description

Support Worker
Full and Part-Time Contracts Available | 22.5–37.5 hours per week

Shifts: A mixture of early and late shifts and sleep‑ins. A 9:00am–4:30pm shift is also available.

About Dimensions

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, both 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, marking our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

About the role

We’re looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team, working across five homes within the Portsmouth locality.

You’ll primarily support two gentlemen in their 60s and 70s who have mild to moderate learning disabilities and complex needs. One gentleman uses a wheelchair when out and about.

The gentlemen enjoy living active and fulfilling lives, with interests including music, films, puzzles, gardening, trips to the pub and shopping. You’ll support them to enjoy the things that matter to them, build independence and make the most of everyday life.

The role also includes providing full personal care, always with dignity, respect and choice at the heart of your support.

About you

You don’t just need to be caring. You’ll also need to be reliable, flexible and committed to providing excellent, person-centred support.

Due to the needs of the people we support, you must be able to:

• Complete a minimum of one sleep‑in shift per week
• Work flexibly across early and late shifts
• Work two weekends out of three, including Saturday and Sunday

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
• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - allpaid for by us)
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• 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

• 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
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.
If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place