Diversity jobs in United States

Support Worker – Full-Time Roles Available in B97 (Redditch)

Location: B97 – Redditch (Just an 8min Drive from Alexandra Hospital)

Hours: 2 x Full-Time Posts (37.5 hours per week)

Pay Rate: £12.64 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift

Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)

We’re looking for two enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team in Redditch, supporting three young men in their 30s with learning disabilities and can experience behaviours of distress however their behaviourshave significantly reduced thanks to consistent, person-centred support. If you’re someone who enjoys having a laugh, thrives in a team, and wants to make a real difference—this could be the perfect role for you.

You’ll be working with three young male adults who:

• Use sign language and Makaton to communicate
• Have positive behaviour support plans in place (for two individuals)
• Use assistive technology
• Enjoy shared and individual support time

Their behaviours of distress have significantly reduced thanks to consistent, person-centred support—and your role will help continue that progress.

• Support Type: 1:1, 2:1, and shared core hours
• Shift Patterns:
  • 7:45am–10pm + sleep‑in
  • Long Day Shift: 8am–8pm
  • Sleep-in Shift: 10pm–7am
  • Additional 1:1 hours for activities
  • Evening support drops from 2:1 to 1:1 at 8pm
• Support Needs:
  • Personal care (full support for one individual, including pads)
  • Meal prep
  • Medication administration
  • No hoist or wheelchair use
  • SALT plans in place for dietary support

Essential Qualities:

• Sense of humour and ability to have fun
• Calm and confident in redirecting behaviours
• Strong team player with proactive mindset
• Comfortable with lone working and partnership working
• Manual driver with a full UK licence

Experience is welcome but not essential—what matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn.

This is an active and engaging home where residents enjoy:

• Walks, shopping, theatre trips, cinema, bowling, and pub meals
• Watching sports and listening to music
• Shared support time and meaningful 1:1 activities
• Building strong relationships with their families

You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, consistency, and connection.

• 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.

• 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.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!