Lead Support Worker - Ash Vale/Mytchet (GU16)
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Earlies/Lates/Alternate Weekends and Sleep Ins
About Dimensions
Bring your passion,leadershipand heart to a role where your impact truly counts. As a Lead Support Worker,you’llhelp others grow—both the people we support and the colleaguesyou’llcoach along the way. With the support of your locality management team,you’llempower others to achieve meaningful goals, buildindependenceand create positive change every single day.
Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026— our eighthconsecutive year of recognition.
About the role
You’ll be working in a warm, friendly home supporting five adults (2 ladies and 3 gents) aged 40–70, each with learning disabilities and their own personalities, routines, and interests.As a Lead Support Worker,you’llplayan important rolein ensuring the people we support receive high-quality, person-centred care. Working closely with your locality manager and assistant locality manager,you’llbe supported while also becoming a trusted guide for your colleagues. This role blends hands-on support with leadership, offering you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.
Your work will be varied and rewarding.You’llhelp people build independence, develop newskillsand make choices that reflect the life they want to live. Using approaches such as Activate and Active Support,you’llset meaningful goals and recognise the potential in everyday moments.You’llsupport with daily routines—from personal care and medicationto meal preparation, shopping andmaintaininga comfortable home—ensuring each person feels respected and involved in their own support.
Alongside this,you’llplay a key part in coaching and mentoring support workers.You’llshare good practice, offer mindfulfeedbackand help create a positive, inclusive team culture.You’llcontribute to reviews, support continuous improvement and work in line with Dimensions’ values,policiesand regulatory standards. Building strong relationships with families, circles of support and colleagues will be central to yourrole..
Ifyou’resomeone who leads with compassion, enjoys empoweringothersand finds purpose in helping people live fulfilling lives,you’llfeel valued and inspired in this role.
About you You will be a great fit for this role if you:
- Lead withempathy,confidenceand a genuine desireto help people live the lives they choose.
- Bring acalm,positiveand steady approachto supporting both colleagues and the people we support.
- Are motivated bymaking a meaningful differenceand empowering others to grow.
- Enjoy balancinghands-on supportwithmentoring and guidingother team members.
- Communicate clearly, offerconstructive feedback, and naturally lead by example.
- Buildstrong, trusting relationshipswith families,colleaguesand the people we support.
- Are open to learning, willing to trynew approachesand committed togood, consistent practice.
- Appreciate being part of a team whereeveryone’s ideas and contributions matter.
- Awillingness to learn—we’llprovide full training.
- Motivation to help people build independence and confidence, whether they are colleagues or the people we support.
Rewards that make a difference
- A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
- Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be 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 towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable?adjustments?we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
Use of AI in the recruitment process:
AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.
If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.
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Lead Support Worker employer: Dimensions Ltd
Dimensions is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture where compassion and teamwork are at the forefront. As a Waking Night Support Worker in Newcastle, you will benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, ensuring your professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. With a focus on dignity and respect, working here means being part of a team that truly values your contributions and well-being.
