Support Worker: Flexible Shifts, Learn to Drive, Career

Dimensions; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Flexible shifts

30 days leave

Annual leave incl. holidays

Career progression

Learn to drive

Salary advance

Discounts

Life assurance

Company pension

Training

DBS paid

Job summary

Dimensions is hiring a Support Worker for South Tyneside. This full-time, on-site role supports individuals with personal care and daily activities, with medication administration training provided.

You’ll plan activities, encourage independence, and assist with cooking, cleaning, and laundry. A driver with a UK/EU manual licence is essential. Flexible shifts include weekends and long days.

Qualifications

• No experience required; the right attitude is essential.
• Driver with a Full UK/EU manual licence is essential.
• Ability to adapt from quiet days to more social, active days.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care (from gentle prompting to full support).
• Administer medication (training provided).
• Plan and enjoy activities such as sports, cinema trips, parks, and pub lunches.
• Encourage hobbies, friendships and independence.
• Help with cooking, cleaning and laundry.

Skills

Reliable and proactive

Kind and compassionate

Patience and adaptability

Driver licence (UK/EU manual)

Job description

Dimensions is hiring a Support Worker for South Tyneside. This full-time, on-site role supports individuals with personal care and daily activities, with medication administration training provided.

You’ll plan activities, encourage independence, and assist with cooking, cleaning, and laundry. A driver with a UK/EU manual licence is essential. Flexible shifts include weekends and long days.