Support Worker - Male

Nightingale Hammerson; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider is looking for Male Support Workers in Warrington. You will play a key role in helping a gentleman live independently by providing support with daily tasks and managing behaviours. Previous experience with learning disabilities is essential, alongside a full UK driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a similar role.
• Full UK Driving License is essential.
• Ability to implement positive behaviour support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support one gentleman in his 20s to live independently.
• Maintain accurate records and encourage engagement in activities.
• Assist with daily living tasks including personal care and finances.

Skills

Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Flexible approach to working hours

Ability to respond to behaviours of distress

Job description

Male Support Worker

Full time / Part time, days

Location: Warrington, WA2

Pay: £13.54ph

FULL UK Driving License is essential for this role

Start your day knowing you’ll make a difference - we are looking for Male Support Workers to join our team in Warrington and create a positive impact that improves the lives of the people we support.

Dimensions is a leading social care provider in England and Wales, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.

You will be supporting one gentleman in his 20s to continue living independently within his supported living home. You must have previous experience, ideally supporting people who can display behaviours of distress.

What will I be doing?

• Following and implementing positive behaviour support strategies and personalised support plans and risk assessments
• Responding confidently to behaviours of distress
• Maintaining accurate records
• Encouraging engagement in activities and hobbies
• Supporting him to build independent living skills
• Assisting with managing daily finances, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and laundry
• Supporting with varying degrees of personal care

Shift patterns: We are looking for people who can be flexible to work weekdays and weekends.

Shift times: Days 7am – 10pm, including sleepovers (10pm - 7am).

Early shifts: 7am - 2:30pm

Late shifts: 2:30pm - 10pm + sleep (10pm - 7am)

"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."

Dimensions is proud to be one of the few social care organisations accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 – now 7 years in a row!

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the attached job description.

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt, and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.

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An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, with the cost 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. Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment to the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.

We can offer support to complete your application as part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.

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Salary / Benefits: £13.54 Per Hour