Support Worker - Weekends

Nightingale Hammerson; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Weekend Support Worker in Reading to assist individuals with learning disabilities. This flexible role requires supportive and engaging interaction and involves personal care tasks. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate approach and experience in health and social care. Enjoy competitive pay and supportive work culture.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Paid training and career development

Referral bonus of £200

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care (especially lone working).
• Confidence supporting people with learning disabilities and epilepsy.
• Manual driver with a full UK licence.
• Friendly, adaptable, and creative personality.

Responsibilities

• Support a man with learning disabilities who enjoys an active lifestyle.
• Provide personal care, meal prep, and medication administration.
• Engage in activities such as swimming, walks, and visiting family.

Skills

Experience in health and social care

Confidence supporting people with learning disabilities

Manual driving with full UK licence

Friendly and adaptable personality

Job description

Weekend Support Worker – Flexible Role Across RG2

Location: RG2, Whitley, Reading (Just a 10min Walk from Whitley Wood Fire Station)
Hours: Part-Time (20 hours + Sleep-In Shift)
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift (where applicable)
Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Manual) – vehicle available at the house

We’re seeking a Weekend Support Worker to join our team across a welcoming home in RG2. If you’re passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and want a flexible role that offers variety, purpose, and connection—this could be the perfect fit.

Supporting One Gentleman (40s)

You’ll support a man with learning disabilities who enjoys an active lifestyle and has a great sense of humour. He walks independently but uses a wheelchair for longer journeys.

• Support Type: 1:1 (lone working)
• Shifts: Long day (8am–11pm) / sleep-in (11pm–8am)
• Support Needs: Personal care, meal prep, medication administration
• Activities: Swimming, walks, music, watching sports, visiting family
• Qualities Needed: Confident lone worker, friendly, engaging, and reliable

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in health and social care (especially lone working)
• Confidence supporting people with learning disabilities and epilepsy
• Manual driver with a full UK licence
• Friendly, adaptable, and creative personality
• Willingness to learn and build strong relationships with families

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well‑being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
• Learn To Drive Scheme: For non‑driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

• Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Salary / Benefits: £12.60 Per Hour