Support Worker - Male

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (incl. public hol

Overtime pay

Flexible shifts

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Learn to Drive scheme

Discounts on shopping & entertainment

Salary advance

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. is seeking a compassionate support worker to help a gentleman with a learning disability and autism live a happy, safe life at home and in the community.

You will provide 1:1 support at home and 2:1 in the community, enabling him to enjoy his interests and feel confident. You will build trusted relationships, maintain routines, and work with family and colleagues to ensure consistent, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Providing person-centred support at home and in the community
• Encouraging participation in favourite activities
• Promoting independence, choice and wellbeing
• Following positive support strategies and established routines

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support at home and in the community
• Encouraging participation in his favourite activities and interests
• Promoting independence, choice and wellbeing
• Following positive support strategies and established routines
• Creating a safe, structured and positive environment
• Working closely with colleagues and family members to provide consistent support
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.

Job description

Your efforts are recognised and rewarded with benefits and recognition programs that matter - supporting your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance. 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 gentleman with a learning disability and autism to live a happy, fulfilling life in his own home. He receives 1:1 support at home and 2:1 support when accessing the community, helping him feel confident, safe and able to enjoy the things that matter most to him. He has a unique personality and a range of interests that make spending time with him both rewarding and enjoyable. He is a huge Star Wars fan and loves listening to music. One of his favourite pastimes is writing number patterns, an activity he finds both relaxing and engaging and can happily enjoy for hours. Family is incredibly important to him, particularly his relationship with his mum, who plays a central role in his life. Supporting him to maintain regular contact with her is an important part of providing person-centred support. Consistency and routine are also key to his wellbeing. He thrives when his days are structured and predictable, so we're looking for someone who understands the importance of providing reliable support, building trust, and taking the time to get to know what matters most to him. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, understanding and enjoys building meaningful relationships while supporting someone to live life in the way that works best for them. What do I need to know? This gentleman thrives with consistent, structured support and benefits from a team who are attentive, proactive and able to think ahead. Understanding his routines, preferences and environment is key to providing the support he needs to feel safe and comfortable. He has a fascination with the sound of breaking glass and may occasionally attempt to damage items within reach. Because of this, maintaining a safe and well-managed environment is an important part of the role. We'll provide you with the training, guidance and support plans needed to help you do this confidently. What will I be doing? You'll play a key role in supporting him both at home and out in the community, helping him enjoy the activities he loves while maintaining the routines that are important to him. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing person-centred support at home and in the community
• Encouraging participation in his favourite activities and interests
• Promoting independence, choice and wellbeing
• Following positive support strategies and established routines
• Creating a safe, structured and positive environment
• Working closely with colleagues and family members to provide consistent support
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• 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.
• 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.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
• 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