Support Worker in Wakefield

Support Workers Part Time – 14hrs a week or 28hrs a week - days including sleep in

Pay: £14.01ph

Location: Wakefield, WF3

FULL UK/EU Manual Driving License Required

At Dimensions, who you are makes all the difference. You’ll support autistic people and adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives – and be supported to live well and work well yourself. As a Disability Confident Leader and Mindful Employer, we offer wellbeing resources, flexible working, and career growth through Aspire, giving you everything you need to thrive – and be you.

We are recruiting for amazing Support Workers in Wakefield. We’re looking for someone who has experience working with people who present complex behaviours. We support a fantastic gentleman with a diagnosis of Autism and learning disabilities. He loves his comedies and slapstick movies and has a collection of soft toys he uses to express his mood and feelings. You will get to meet the 'whole furry friend family' as you get to know him. He enjoys being out and people watching in local cafés and visiting market towns. With the right positive behaviour support (which he really benefits from), you’ll help him enjoy the things he loves most and keep those good vibes flowing!

The top 5 things most important to the person we support:

• That you care about me.
• That you are happy to do activities with me.
• That you are calm.
• That you are understanding.
• That you help me be independent.

Shift Pattern: Long Day Sleep-In Shifts: 8am – 10pm + Sleep from 10pm - 8am. There will be a requirement to work as part of a rota, this would include Lone working and sleep-in duties.

The role will involve:

• Helping people learn the skills they need to live the life they choose.
• Personal care.
• Support with shopping, housework including cleaning and laundry.
• Supporting with medication.
• Supporting and encouraging people to find opportunities in education, employment and leisure, and enable them to take part in these opportunities.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2026 – now 8 years in a row!

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.

Rewards That Make a Difference:

• Competitive Pay – Attractive hourly rates and permanent contracts.
• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service.
• Pension Scheme – Employer and employee contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits – Access to Aviva Health, discounted health cash plans, and salary advance schemes.
• Shopping Discounts – Through Vivup and Blue Light Card.
• Career Development – Aspire programme, Dimensions Academy, and clear progression pathways.
• Additional Perks – Bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, holiday buy/sell options, and refer-a-friend bonus (£500).
• Inclusive Culture – Disability Confident Leader status, reasonable adjustment support, and diversity initiatives.

Other important information:

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone with 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. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 if you require adjustments.
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.