Support Worker

Support Worker

Location: South Tynside, NE 34
Full time - 30 hrs a week, including long days, sleep-ins, and weekend work
Driver Licence: Full UK/EU Manual Driving Licence Required

About Dimensions

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.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

About the role

Mark – enjoys sports, technology, and spending time in calmer environments. He can be a little quiet when meeting new people, but with patience and trust you'll quickly discover his warm personality, great sense of humour, and engaging nature.

Andrew – is outgoing, sociable, and loves keeping active. He's passionate about amateur boxing and enjoys a busy social life. If you enjoy supporting someone to get out and about, meet people, and make the most of every day, you'll love working with Andrew.

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

Shifts:

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

About you

• 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/EU manual licence (essential)

?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 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
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
• 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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