Male Support Worker
Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Howsen, Malvern Hills
Male Support Worker
£13
Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Howsen, Malvern Hills
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 4 Aug | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 9c1f4801a91e47ec9ad4925c8934dea6
Location ref: Howsen, Malvern Hills
Full Job Description
We're looking for a confident, proactive and friendly Male Support Worker to join our team in WR5, supporting one fantastic 28-year-old gentleman with a learning disability, cerebral palsy, severe anxiety and possible autism. He communicates without words but expresses himself clearly through gestures, humour and routine. He's an active, social and lively young man who loves being out and about - and you'll play an essential role in helping him enjoy the structure, reassurance and fun he thrives on. Who you will be supporting He is a sociable, energetic and outgoing person who enjoys:
- Day centres (three times a week)
- Weekly visits with his mum
- Disco nights and rock school
- Walks, parks and being outdoors
- Joking, laughing and teasing staff
- Meeting new people and being around others He is happiest when active and engaged. He can become anxious during transitions or waiting periods, so confidence, humour and positive distraction skills are essential., He has weekly family visits, so building a warm, respectful relationship with his family is important. What you will be doing This is a rewarding, relationship-focused role supporting him to live confidently, safely and joyfully. You will:
- Support daily routines and provide structure
- Use humour and conversation to redirect anxiety
- Prepare meals and support with household tasks
- Provide gentle prompting with personal care
- Support mobility (self-propelled wheelchair)
- Drive him to activities and appointments
- Join him at discos, day centres, parks and community events
- Create fun, positive and meaningful experiences
- Help manage behaviours of distress using proactive, calm approaches Shift patterns This is a, 20 -hour role with sleep-ins included
- Confident, chatty and comfortable joking around
- Active, outdoorsy and always willing to get involved
- Calm, patient and great at redirecting anxiety
- Good at spotting signs of distress early
- Positive, supportive and values-driven
- Someone who builds rapport quickly
- A manual driver with your own car Experience is helpful but not essential - full training is provided.
- 2:00pm - 2:00pm (next day) - includes sleep-in
- 3:00pm - 10:00am - includes sleep-in
- 10:00pm - 7:00am - sleep-in (£50 paid to sleep, Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance., A competitive pay rate with uplift for any overtime you choose to work
- 30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
- Buy and sell holiday options
- Career development pathways via Dimensions Academy & Aspire
- Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% of pay before payday
- High Street discounts (shopping, entertainment, dining, gyms etc.)
- £200 refer-a-friend bonus
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network
- 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.
- 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.
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Call 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. "Love seeing small differences make big changes." - Current Support Worker Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for 8 years running.