Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid Annual Leave

Opportunities for career progression

Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme

DBS paid for by Dimensions

Job summary

Dimensions Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help a lady in her 30s live independently at home. You will provide personal care, medication support, and emotional reassurance, building a trusting relationship and supporting her goals.

Shifts are day-based, 8am to 8pm with weekends, with a focus on independent living, community activities, meals, and safe driving; a full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and promoting independence
• Medication support
• Occasional wheelchair assistance
• Preparing meals and supporting healthy eating
• Food shopping and community activities
• Household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundry
• Providing emotional reassurance and positive encouragement
• Supporting her to enjoy hobbies, interests and days out

Job description

Your wellbeing matters. From health support to flexible working, we provide the tools and culture to stay balanced, healthy, and at your best, both inside and outside of work. Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 - our eighth consecutive year of recognition. About the role You'll be supporting a fun-loving and cheeky lady in her 30s who has a fantastic sense of humour and loves making the people around her smile. She enjoys a good laugh, loves Bollywood music and films, and brings plenty of personality to every day. She also enjoys swimming, relaxing in her sensory room, and tucking into homemade spicy curries. She loves getting out and about, exploring her local community, and spending quality time doing the things that matter most to her. She has autism, a learning disability, diabetes and epilepsy, and is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to help her continue living independently in her own home. Building a trusting relationship is key in this role. At times, she may need emotional reassurance and support when feeling anxious or distressed. You'll receive full Positive Behaviour Support training, but experience of supporting people with complex needs and behaviours of distress is essential. What Will You Be Doing? This lady wants to live life on her own terms, make her own choices, and achieve her personal goals. As part of her support team, you'll play an important role in helping her do just that. Your support will include:

• Personal care and promoting independence
• Medication support
• Occasional wheelchair assistance
• Preparing meals and supporting healthy eating
• Food shopping and community activities
• Household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundry
• Providing emotional reassurance and positive encouragement
• Supporting her to enjoy hobbies, interests and days out

She also has access to her own vehicle, making trips out even more enjoyable, so a full UK driving licence is essential for this role. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, positive and genuinely passionate about helping people live fulfilling, independent lives while having plenty of fun along the way. Shifts: Day Shifts: 8am-8pm This includes a combination of weekdays and weekends. Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work life balance - something we're very passionate about!

• 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 - all paid 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
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• 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.