Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Telford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive payrate with overtime

Flexible shift patterns

30 days paid Annual Leave

Opportunities for career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance scheme

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions in Telford is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a 58-year-old gentleman with learning disability and epilepsy. The role involves 1:1 and occasional 2:1 support, manual handling, personal care, meal preparation, and helping him stay connected with his family.

Shifts include early, late, and long days with alternating weekends. Applicants should be patient, calm, respectful of routines, and comfortable with driving a full UK manual vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience is desirable, but values and attitude matter most.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and occasional 2:1 support, including manual handling and safe transfers.
• Assist with personal care and meal preparation as needed.
• Support the individual to stay connected with family and visits.
• Shifts include early, late, and long days with alternating weekends.

Skills

Manual handling

Personal care

1:1 support

2:1 support

Driving (UK manual)

Job description

Dim/24080

£12.81 - £12.81 Per Hour

Telford

England, Shropshire, West Midlands

Permanent

Hours per week: 35.0

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Support Worker – Telford (TF2)

£12.81 per hour | Full UK Manual Driver Required | Upto 35 Hours Per Week

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Every day, you’ll make a meaningful difference while being part of a team that truly values you. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a positive impact — 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, our eighth consecutive year of recognition.Dimensions has also been recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ among Super Large Organisations, reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

About the role

You’ll be supporting a 58-year-old gentleman with a learning disability and epilepsy (buccal medication required). He is a relaxed and happy individual who enjoys music (especially acoustic guitar), playing connect 4, and getting out for drives.

Due to changing health needs, he requires 1:1 and occasional 2:1 support, including manual handling and safe transfers, personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration. You’ll also support him to stay connected with his family, who visit regulary.

Shifts include a mix of early, late, and long days (e.g., 07:30–15:00, 14:30–20:30), with alternating weekends required.

About you

You’ll be:

• Patient, calm, and respectful of routines


• Comfortable with manual handling and personal care


• Self-motivated, with a thoughtful and adaptable approach


• A full UK manual driver (essential)


• Confident supporting health needs, including epilepsy (training provided)

Experience is desirable, but your values and attitude are what matter most.

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


• Salary advance scheme


• High Street Discounts


• Life Assurance and Company Pension


• Industry leading training


• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

What our team says

\"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.\" – Current Support Worker

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.
As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application.
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.

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