Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: NE34
Hours: 30 hrs a week, including long days, sleep-ins, and weekend work
Salary: £12.85ph

Driving Requirement: Full UK MANUAL  Driving Licence required

At Dimensions, being a Support Worker isn’t just about care – it’s about connection, laughter, and helping people live the life they choose.

You’ll build meaningful relationships, support people to try new things, and celebrate the everyday wins that make life special. Whether it’s a trip to the cinema, cheering at a football match, or just sharing a cup of tea and a chat – every moment matters.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll support you too – with training, career development, and recognition that celebrates the amazing work you do.

About the Role:

You’ll be supporting two incredible individuals, each with their own personalities, passions and goals:

Mark – Enjoys sports, technology, and calmer environments. He may be a little reserved at first, but once you build trust, you’ll see his fun and engaging side.
Andrew – Outgoing and sociable, with a passion for amateur boxing and a busy social life. He thrives on interaction and activity.

No two days are the same – and that’s what makes this role so rewarding. You’ll:

• Support with personal care (from gentle prompting to full support)
• Administer medication (full training provided)
• Plan and enjoy activities like sports, cinema trips, parks, and pub lunches
• Encourage hobbies, friendships, and independence
• Help with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry

Shift Patterns

Long days and sleep ins, 10am-10pm including sleep in and finish next day, along with a variety of shifts during the day.

We are looking for people who can offer flexibility and also be able to work weekends

What We’re Looking For:

• You don’t need experience – just the right attitude:
• Kind, patient, and genuinely caring
• Reliable and proactive
• Comfortable supporting people with different needs and personalities
• Able to adapt – from quiet, relaxed days to more social, active ones
• A driver with a Full UK manual licence (essential)

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

• 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 forcareer progression
• 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

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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
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