Support Worker

Support Worker

Darlington

£13.78 per hour, Must be able to do 2 or 3 sleeps in a week

Full time  - 30hrs a week

Every day is an opportunity to create impact, joy, and independence for the people we support. Your work, whether direct, or behind the scenes, contributes to unforgettable moments that change lives.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 – now 7 years in a row!

About the role

You’ll be supporting a gentleman in late 40s, who has learning disabilities and autism. He communicates mainly without words but uses Makaton and occasional simple speech. He responds best to clear, calm communication and patient support.

Routine is very important to him. When he becomes anxious, he can express this through self-hitting or vocalisations, so he needs staff who are confident, understanding, and able to provide reassurance.

He has a brilliant personality and enjoys a wide range of hobbies, including:

• Trains
• Planes
• Loud music
• Car journeys
• Going out for meals and drinks

He can spend long periods happily engaged in activities he enjoys, and he thrives with support that helps him make the most of these interests.

What You’ll Be Supporting With

He is independent with eating and drinking, but needs regular support with:

Some aspects of personal care
Medication
Household tasks such as cleaning
Maintaining daily routines
Feeling safe and calm when anxious

Your support will help him stay comfortable, confident and empowered at home and in the community.

Shift pattern: 10am  - 10pm + Sleep or 3pm - 10pm + sleep

Must be available to do 2 or 3 sleeps per week!

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people who share our values and want to make a positive difference. You’ll be:

Honest, upfront and reliable
A great communicator, able to explain things clearly
Patient and understanding
Able to follow routines and support consistency
Confident in offering reassurance when he feels anxious

You will be joining a supportive, friendly team where your contribution matters.

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.

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