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Dimensions; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance scheme

Pension and life assurance

Industry-leading training

Job summary

Dimensions in Wokingham is hiring a Support Worker to join three gentlemen in their 50s and 60s with learning disabilities. You'll help with daily living, plan activities, and support independence in a warm, active home.

The role is full-time (up to 37.5 hours per week) with various shift patterns, including early, late, and sleep-ins (£50). A full UK manual driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience is helpful, but full training provided.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily routines.
• Medication administration.
• Meal preparation and cooking.
• Support for a wheelchair user with hoist.
• Help with appointments and staying active.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Reliable

Confident communicator

Team player

Driving licence

Job description

Support Worker – Wokingham (RG41)

Full Time – Up to 37.5 hours per week
£13.15per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence

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 – for the people we support and for you.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions is proud to be a Great Place to Work for the eighth consecutive year and recognised as one of the UK’s Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ among Super Large Organisations.

“Love seeing small differences make big changes.”
– Current Support Worker

About the role

Join a welcoming, energetic home where you’ll support three gentlemen in their 50s and 60s with learning disabilities. This is an active, social environment where you’ll help people live full, independent lives and enjoy a variety of outings and meaningful daily experiences.

The gentlemen enjoy:

• Day trips to the seaside and countryside
• Kayaking, bowling and gymnastics
• Cooking, shopping and budgeting
• Gardening and growing vegetables
• Music, movies and their Friday night disco

You’ll provide:

• Personal care and assistance with daily routines
• Medication administration
• Meal preparation and cooking
• Support for one gentleman who uses a wheelchair and requires a hoist
• Help with attending appointments and staying active

Shift patterns

• 7:00am – 2:30pm
• 2:30pm – 10:00pm
• Long days between 7:00am – 10:00pm
• Sleep-ins: 10:00pm – 7:00am (£50 per sleep-in)

Rotas are provided in advance to help with work-life balance.

About you

You’ll be a great fit if you’re:

• Friendly, positive and reliable
• A confident communicator with a good sense of humour
• Someone who enjoys cooking, being active and trying new things
• Organised and able to support with planning
• A team player who values building strong relationships
• A full UK manual driver (essential)

Experience is helpful, but full training provided.

Rewards that make a difference

• Competitive pay with overtime enhancements
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including bank holidays – pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supported Learn to Drive scheme (up to 30 lessons + test fees)
• Salary advance scheme (access up to 50% earned pay before payday)
• Discounts on retail, dining, entertainment and more
• Company pension and life assurance
• Industry-leading training and Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Use of AI in the recruitment process

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