Male Support Worker
Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Broadeye, Stafford
Male Support Worker
£13
Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Broadeye, Stafford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 19 Jun | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: fc300dbabcc74477babfd2e147a25d26
Location ref: Broadeye, Stafford
Full Job Description
We're looking for a calm, patient and confident Male Support Worker to join our team in Stafford (ST16), supporting a gentleman in his 30s with autism and learning disabilities. This is a 1:1 lone-working role, ideal for someone who values building trust, respecting boundaries and supporting independence. You'll play an important role in creating a safe, predictable and supportive environment where he can feel comfortable and in control of his day. Who you will be supporting You'll be supporting a quiet and independent individual who values routine, space and consistency. He enjoys:
- Vacuuming - even creating tasks just for the satisfaction of completing them
- Gardening and being outdoors
- Going for walks, where support is provided at a respectful distance
- Weekly train journeys to visit his parents in Wolverhampton He takes time to build relationships, so patience, consistency and a calm approach are essential. What you will be doing You'll provide personalised, person-centred support, including:
- Supporting daily routines and independence
- Preparing meals and supporting healthy routines
- Administering medication
- Using a calm, confident approach to behaviours of distress
- Maintaining a structured, predictable environment
- Supporting community activities such as walks and travel
- Building a steady, trusting relationship over time This role requires confidence in lone working, with the ability to remain composed and responsive. Shift patterns
- Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
- Confident supporting behaviours of distress
- Comfortable working independently in a lone working role
- Respectful of personal space and boundaries
- Consistent, reliable and structured in your approach
- A good communicator who builds trust over time
- A confident driver Experience in Positive Behaviour Support or similar is preferred, but training will be provided.
- Long day + sleep-in: 7:00am - 7:00am (next day)
- Sleep-in: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep) Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.,
- A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work
- Flexible shift patterns to support your work-life balance
- 30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supported Learn to Drive scheme
- Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% earned pay before payday
- High Street discounts (shopping, entertainment, gyms, dining)
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry-leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us, We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Gender Requirement: 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.
- If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy at the onboarding stage.
- As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on .
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all recruitment communications.
At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you. Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work year after year.