Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Dimensions Full time £64,000 - £65,000 per year
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 WeekendSupport 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.

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