At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a young gentleman with learning disabilities and autism in daily living and community activities.
- Company: Dimensions, a purpose-driven organisation prioritising wellbeing and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, 30 days' leave, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy industry-leading training and high street discounts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: Calm, patient, and proactive; experience with autism preferred but training provided.
The predicted salary is between 13.96 - 13.96 £ per hour.
Part-Time - 30 hours per week (Overtime Opportunities Available) £13.96 per hour (complex rate due to behaviours of distress). Shifts include days & evenings.
Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence (mobility vehicle).
Gender Requirement: Male applicants only (GOR applies).
About Dimensions
At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you.
About the role
We're looking for a confident, patient and proactive Male Support Worker to join our team in TF2, supporting one young gentleman in his 20s who lives independently in his own bungalow. He has a learning disability and autism, does not use words to communicate, and can experience behaviours of distress. Support is delivered using Positive Behaviour Support, PROACT-SCIPr-informed approaches, and clear, structured routines. This is a highly active, relationship-based role where consistency, structure and trust are essential. Support within the home may move from 2:1 to 1:1, while remaining 2:1 in the community at all times.
What you will be doing
- Providing personal care and daily living support
- Following structured routines that are very important to him
- Supporting medication administration
- Using Positive Behaviour Support strategies
- Supporting long walks, hikes, gym sessions and bike riding
- Supporting community access with 2:1 staffing
- Recognising non-verbal communication and early signs of distress
- Maintaining clear, calm boundaries and expectations
- Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent support
- Supporting transition planning and positive outcomes
This role suits someone who enjoys being active, working outdoors, and building deep, trusting relationships.
Shift patterns
Shifts include a mix of day and evening support: 7:30am - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 10:30pm. Potential additional shift: 12:00pm - 8:00pm (to support 2:1 community hours). Support is currently 2:1, with planned changes within the home following transition.
About you
You'll be a great fit if you are:
- Calm, confident and emotionally resilient
- Patient and consistent in your approach
- Comfortable supporting behaviours of distress
- Confident following structured routines
- Physically active and happy to be outdoors
- A strong team player who values consistency
- Observant and skilled at recognising non-verbal communication
- Reliable, flexible and committed
- A manual driver comfortable driving a mobility vehicle
Experience in autism, behaviours of distress or Positive Behaviour Support is preferred, but full training will be provided.
Rewards that make a difference
- Competitive complex-rate pay
- A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose 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 lessons + tests paid for)
- Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% of your earned pay before payday
- High Street discounts (retail, entertainment, supermarkets, 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. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application.
