Join Our Team as a Male Support Worker in Birmingham (B17)
Location: Birmingham, B17 ( Just a 5min Drive From Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham)
Pay Rate: £12.31 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Position: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Essential)
Are you calm under pressure, confident in your communication, and passionate about making a real difference? We're looking for a dedicated Male Support Worker to join our team in B17, supporting a fantastic gentleman in his 30s with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy.
Who Will You Be Supporting?
You'll be supporting one gentleman who lives with autism, a learning disability, and epilepsy (currently experiencing well-managed absence seizures). He is full of personality, has a great sense of humour, and enjoys a structured, routine-driven lifestyle. His family is very involved-his mum regularly calls, and his dad helps with the garden and car.
He enjoys:
* Walks to the shop, feeding ducks, and relaxing in the park
* Caverny meals out and sensory room sessions
* Trying new things like swimming, cinema trips, and even the safari park
* Laughing and joking with his team-he thrives on positive, consistent support
What Will You Be Doing?
This is a 2:1 support role at all times, with long day shifts and sleep-ins. You'll be:
* Providing Personal Care: Supporting with all aspects of daily living
* Promoting Independence: Encouraging him to try new activities and build confidence
* Supporting Communication: Understanding and responding to expressions, gestures, and behaviours
* Managing Health Needs: Administering medication and monitoring for seizure activity
* Engaging in Activities: From sensory play to community outings, you'll help him enjoy life to the fullest
* Being Present & Proactive: Spotting changes in behaviour, following routines, and being ready to adapt
Shift Patterns:
* Long Days: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
* Sleep-In Shifts: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Paid to sleep)
Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
What Are We Looking For?
We're looking for someone who is:
* Routine-Driven & Calm: Able to follow clear instructions and maintain structure
* Attentive & Observant: Alert to changes in behaviour and confident in managing them
* Encouraging & Supportive: Willing to try new things and help him explore new interests
* Confident Communicator: Speaks clearly and calmly, with strong verbal skills
* Team-Oriented: Works well with others and is confident to raise concerns when needed
* Comfortable in Water: Must be happy to support swimming activities
Positive Behaviour Support training is provided, and you'll be supported every step of the way.
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.
* 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!
Benefits:£50 per sleep-in shift