Support Worker – Newcastle
Company: Dimensions
Location: Newcastle, Scotland
Salary: £13.54 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-time
Summary
Join our friendly team as an Experienced Support Worker in Newcastle (NE5) — just a 6-minute drive from Kingston Park Stadium!
We’re looking for someone with previous or transferable experience and a Full UK Driving Licence (manual vehicles) who’s passionate about making a real difference in someone’s life.
About the Role
You’ll support a sociable young gentleman in his 30s who has a learning disability and autism. He enjoys swimming, bowling, going to the cinema, dining out, slapstick humour, and spending time with his family.
Your role involves providing emotional reassurance, promoting independence, and supporting daily activities with full Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training provided.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Empowering Independence: Support him to live life his way and achieve personal goals.
- Daily Living: Help with shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and bill management.
- Care Support: Administer medication, assist with wheelchair use, and provide personal care as needed.
Shift Patterns
- Long Day Sleep-In: 9am – 9am (next day)
- Day Shifts: 9am – 6pm
- Sleep-Ins: 10pm – 8am (paid to sleep)
Rotas are provided 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
Why Work with Dimensions?
- Award-Winning Employer: One of the UK’s best workplaces six years in a row.
- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave (pro rata) with options to buy/sell.
- Career Growth: Paid training and funded qualifications.
- Well-Being Focus: Access to a staff well-being network and listening service.
- Extra Perks: Childcare vouchers, Bike to Work scheme, retail & gym discounts.
- Referral Bonus: £200 for referring a successful candidate.
Additional Information
- DBS Disclosure: Enhanced DBS required (covered by employer).
- Equality Commitment: Gender may be a genuine occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010).
- Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
- Disability Confident: Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.
- BSL Accessible: Recruitment materials available in British Sign Language.
How to Apply
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