Dim/23656
£14.01 Per Hour
Darlington
England, North East England, County Durham
Permanent
Hours per week: 32.0
Closing Date: June 05, 2026
Support Worker
Darlington, DL1 (20 min walk from North Road, Darlington Train Station)
£14.01 per hour from 01/04/2024 (£50 per Sleep-in-Shift)
Part Time (Up to 32 hours per week)
Full training provided – no previous experience needed!
About Dimensions
Every day is an opportunity to create impact, joy, and independence for the people we support. Your work, whether direct, or behind the scenes, contributes to unforgettable moments that change lives.
Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.
About the role
You’ll be supporting one gentleman in his 40s with learning disabilities and autism to live independently and enjoy the things that matter most to him.
He’s active, enjoys the outdoors, and has a great range of interests, including:
- Airplane watching
- Attending football matches
- Art
- Bike rides
- Fishing
- Camping
He’s looking for someone friendly and positive who shares a love of being outdoors and can support him to make the most of his hobbies and daily life.
As a Support Worker, you’ll be there to empower him to live life his way. You’ll:
- Support him to achieve his personal goals
- Help with food shopping, budgeting and paying bills
- Encourage independence with cooking, cleaning and laundry
- Provide companionship and support to access the community and enjoy activities
This is a role where your encouragement, consistency and approach can make a real difference.
Shift Patterns
Support is provided through 24-hour shifts, including a sleep-in:
9am-10pm - sleep (10pm -7am ) + 7am-9am
Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance, giving you time to plan and supporting a healthy work–life balance – something we’re really passionate about.
Rewards that make a difference
- A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
- Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
- 30 days paid Annual Leave(including public holidays – pro rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
Apply now
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