Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Wokingham (RG41)
Location: Wokingham, RG41 (Just a 5min Walk from Winnersh Train Station)
Pay Rate: £12.31 per hour (£50 Per Sleep-In Shift)
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Shifts Available:
- 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Sleep-In Shifts: 10pm – 7am (Paid To Sleep)
Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Who Will You Be Supporting?
You’ll be supporting two young gentlemen who live with cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and epilepsy (well managed with medication). One of the gentlemen is at higher risk of falls, and both use wheelchairs when out in the community. Support is provided on a 1:1 basis, with a focus on safety, independence, and meaningful engagement.
You’ll be assisting with:
- Personal care
- Mobility support (including hoisting for one gentleman)
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation and support
What Are Their Interests?
These two friendly, cheeky gents lead very active and social lifestyles:
- One enjoys long walks, especially collecting sticks along the way
- The other loves being around people and is a big fan of music, musicals, parties, the zoo, and aquariums
- Though they don’t use words to communicate, they express themselves clearly through sounds, gestures, and expressions
- They thrive on positive, people-focused support and love being out and about in the community
What Are We Looking For?
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Caring & Patient: Brings empathy and calm to every interaction
- A Great Listener: Attuned to non-verbal signs of communication
- Values-Driven: Committed to dignity, respect, and person-centred care
- Reliable & Supportive: A true team player who’s ready to make a difference
- Driver: Essential (manual licence) for community access
Whether you’re new to support work or have experience, we’ll provide all the training you need to thrive.
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.
- 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.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!
