Support Worker

Job Description

Support Worker - Shrewsbury (SY5) Part Time - 30 hours per week £12.81 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence 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. Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition. Dimensions has also been recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ among Super Large Organisations, reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. "Love seeing small differences make big changes." - Current Support Worker If you're someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, being active in your community and helping people live life to the fullest, this could be the perfect role for you. About the role We're looking for a patient, adaptable and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team in Shrewsbury (SY5), supporting two gentlemen in their 20s with autism, Down syndrome and learning disabilities. The gentlemen live together in a bungalow and lead busy, active lives. They enjoy getting out and about, spending time with family and taking part in activities that matter to them, while also valuing their own independence and downtime. Their interests include: - Cinema trips and community outings - Day trips, including visits to attractions such as Sea Life Centres - Friday night discos - Dance groups and social activities - Travelling and exploring new places - Spending time with family and friends One gentleman communicates using limited speech and Makaton, while both are friendly, sociable and enjoy getting to know the people who support them. They can become overstimulated at times, so recognising when they need quiet time and personal space is an important part of the role. You'll provide person-centred support with daily routines, meal preparation, medication administration and accessing community activities, helping both individuals maintain their independence and achieve their goals. Shifts are flexible around activities and include: - Day shifts between 7:00am - 10:00pm - Sleep-ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep) - Alternate weekends - 1-2 sleep-ins per week About you You'll be a great fit if you're: - A confident and positive communicator - Patient, observant and person-centred - Interested in learning Makaton - Able to balance being outgoing with knowing when people need space - Skilled at building relationships with families and professionals - Someone with a good sense of humour - Reliable, adaptable and willing to learn - A manual driver with a full UK driving licence Experience is helpful but not essential — full training will be provided. 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 Apply now - 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.