Support Worker - Weekends

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Reading is seeking candidates for a BSL Support role. The ideal candidate will have experience in health and social care, particularly in lone working, and show confidence supporting individuals with learning disabilities and epilepsy. The role comes with generous annual leave, opportunities for career development, and a comprehensive benefits package. It is a chance to join an award-winning workplace committed to values that prioritize the care of individuals and their families.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Paid training and funded accredited courses

Comprehensive well-being strategy

£200 referral bonus

Learn To Drive Scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care, especially in lone working.

Skills

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

Job description

BSL Support

British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Experience

Experience in health and social care (especially lone working)

Key Skills

• 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, Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

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.

Benefits

• 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.