D019235
£12.35 Per Hour
Stafford
England, Staffordshire, West Midlands
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: December 03, 2025
Location: ST16 – Stafford (Just a 7min Drive From County Hospital)Hours: Full-Time – Long Day Shifts (7am–7am the following day, includes sleep-in)Pay Rate: £12.35 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shiftDriver Requirement: Full Driving Licence Gender Requirement: Male applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)
We’re looking for a Male Support Worker to support a gentleman in his 30s with autism and learning disabilities. This is a 1:1 lone-working role, ideal for someone who is confident, empathetic, and experienced in supporting behaviours of distress.
You’ll be supporting a quiet, independent man who values his space and routine. He enjoys:
- Vacuuming– even making a mess just to clean it up again!
- Gardening
- Going for walks– staff follow at a respectful distance
- Train journeys to visit his parents every Tuesday in Wolverhampton
He’s shy by nature and takes time to build trust, so patience and consistency are key.
- Support Type:1:1, lone working
- Shift Pattern:
- Long Day: 7am–7am (includes sleep-in)
- Sleep-In: 10pm–7am (paid sleep)
- Support Needs:
- No personal care, hoists, or wheelchair use
- Meal prep and medication administration required
- Calm and confident approach to behaviours of distress
- Positive behaviour support training or transferable experience preferred
Essential Qualities:
- Male support worker (GOR applies)
- Experience with behaviours of distress
- Calm, firm, and empathetic approach
- Non-judgemental and patient
- Comfortable with lone working
- Manual driver with full UK licence
Why Choose Dimensions?
- Award-Winning Workplace:Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
- Generous Leave:30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
- Career Development:Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
- Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven:We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
- Referral Bonus:Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
- Learn To Drive Scheme:For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
- Additional Perks:Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.
Other Important Information
- Immediate Reviews:Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
- Equality Commitment: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.
- DBS Disclosure:An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
- Inclusive Workforce:We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Disability Confident:We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- BSL Support:British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!