Support Worker - Male

Dimensions Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

30 days leave

Career progression

Learn to Drive

Salary advance

Discounts

Life assurance

DBS paid by us

Training program

Job summary

Dimensions Ltd is looking for a compassionate Support Worker (Male) in Newcastle to join our forensic supported living team. You will build positive relationships and offer person-centred support to adults, helping them gain independence and life skills.

This part-time role covers 30 hours per week with day and sleep-in shifts. Previous experience is essential; driving licence is preferred but not essential. Dimensions offers flexible shifts, training, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• We are seeking candidates with compassionate, patient and understanding nature.
• Calm and confident in challenging situations.
• Excellent communicators with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with individuals.
• Provide person-centred support tailored to needs.
• Assist with daily living skills and routines.
• Encourage independence and personal development.
• Support access to community activities and appointments.
• Provide emotional reassurance and practical help.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker - Male

Location: Newcastle
Part Time 30 hours per week
Previous experience is essential

UK / EU Driving Licence is preferred but not essential

About Dimensions

Every day is an opportunity to create impact, joy, and independence for the people we support. Your work, whether direct, or behind the scenes, contributes to unforgettable moments that change lives.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026- our eighthconsecutive year of recognition.

We're looking for caring, resilient and positive Support Workers to join our friendly team in Newcastle, supporting adults within 4 forensic supported living homes to build independence, develop life skills and achieve their personal goals.

This is a unique opportunity to support people on their journey towards greater independence, helping them to live fulfilling lives within their community while providing the encouragement, consistency and understanding they need to succeed.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you'll be building positive relationships and providing person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs.

Your role may include:

• Supporting people with daily living skills and routines.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development.
• Helping individuals access community activities, appointments and social opportunities.
• Providing emotional reassurance and practical support.
• Supporting with medication where required.
• Assisting with meal planning, shopping and household tasks.
• Promoting wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and positive outcomes.
• Following support plans and risk management strategies.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals.

?No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in empowering the people we support to make choices, achieve goals and live the life they choose.

Who Are We Looking For?

We're looking for people who are:

• Compassionate, patient and understanding.
• Calm and confident in challenging situations.
• Great communicators with a positive attitude.
• Passionate about supporting people to achieve their potential.
• Flexible and reliable team players.
• Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support.

Shifts:

Long Day Sleep-In Shifts: 9am - 9am the following day

Day Shifts: 9am - 6pm
Sleep-Ins: 10pm - 8am (Paid to Sleep)

We provide rotas at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work-life balance, which we’re very passionate about!

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 (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - allpaid 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.
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
• 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.

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.
If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place