D019241

£12.40 - £12.40 Per Hour

Telford

England, Shropshire, West Midlands

Part Time

Hours per week: 27.0

Closing Date: December 09, 2025

Location: TF2 – Telford (Just an 8 min Drive from Oakengates Train Station) Hours: 27 Hours Per Week (Part Time)Wake Nights Shifts: 3 shifts per week (10:30pm–7:30am)Pay Rate: £12.40 per hour

We’re seeking a Support Worker to provide overnight support to a gentleman in his 60s with mild learning disabilities and occasional behaviours of distress. If you’re calm, patient, and enjoy working independently during quieter hours, this could be the perfect fit.

You’ll be supporting a man who lives in his own home and enjoys:

• Quiet evenings and occasional bursts of activity
• A laid-back routine with flexibility
• Independence and space
• A calm, respectful approach from those around him

He’s a bit of a night owl, so your presence during wake nights helps ensure he feels safe, supported, and settled.

• Support Type:1:1, lone working
• Shift Pattern:
  • Wake Nights: 10:30pm–7:30am (3 shifts per week)
• Support Needs:
  • Personal care
  • Medication administration
  • No hoist or wheelchair use
  • No support in eating (SALT plan in place)
  • No meal prep required

Essential Qualities:

• Calm, patient, and laid-back personality
• Comfortable working independently overnight
• Experience with behaviours of distress (or transferable skills)
• Person-centred approach to care
• Reliable and consistent presence

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!