Support Worker
D019369
£12.35 Per Hour
Winnersh
England, South East England, Berkshire
Permanent
Hours per week: 22.5
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Support Worker – Winnersh (RG41)
Part Time – 22.5 hours per week£12.35 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift (if required)
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 for the 7th year in a row.
We’re looking for a caring, patient and values-driven Support Worker to join our team in RG41, supporting three gentlemen aged 30s–40s with autism and learning disabilities.
This is a warm, sociable home where each person has their own routines, interests and independence levels. Support is provided through a mix of 1:1 and shared support, depending on each individual’s needs and activities.
You’ll be working with three gentlemen who each enjoy a rich and varied lifestyle:
- Very independent and enjoys leading his own routines
- Talented artist – loves drawing
- Enjoys PlayStation and creative downtime
- Loves dancing and socialising
- Enjoys bowling and visits to restaurants
- Thrives with upbeat, encouraging support
- Loves classic TV competitions (especially Who Wants to Be a Millionaire)
- Enjoys football, bowling, gym sessions and meals out
- Active and enjoys getting out into the community
Family involvement:
Family is heavily involved, so strong communication, respect and consistency are essential.
This role is varied and rewarding, with opportunities to support each person to lead a fulfilled and confident life.
- Providing personal care(for 1 gentleman)
- Supporting with daily routines and independence
- Offering friendly, patient emotional support
- Preparing meals for 2 individuals
- Administering medication for 1 individual
- Engaging in community activities, hobbies and outings
- Encouraging confidence, wellbeing and choice
- Building strong, trusting relationships with family members
No hoists, no wheelchair use and no support with eating are required in this home.
This is a 22.5-hour mixed-shift role, including:
- 7:00am – 2:30pm
- 2:30pm – 10:00pm
Rotas are shared in advance to support a positive work–life balance.
Sleep-ins may occasionally be required (£50 per sleep-in).
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Caring and empathetic
- A good listener
- Patient and calm
- Values-driven and committed
- Able to build positive, respectful relationships
- Comfortable supporting three people with varied needs and personalities
- A driver (preferred but not essential)
Experience is welcome but not required — full training is provided.
- A competitive pay rate with uplift for any overtime you choose to work
- 30 days’ paid annual leave(including public holidays – pro rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme(up to 30 lessons + tests paid for)
- Salary advance scheme – access up to 50% of earned pay before payday
- High Street discounts (retail, hospitality, entertainment, cinema etc.)
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry-leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
- 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. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videosfor all our recruitment communications.