Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Birmingham (B17)
Location:Birmingham, B17 ( Just a 5min Drive FromQueen 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 dedicatedMale Support Workerto 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 outand sensory room sessions
* Trying new thingslike swimming, cinema trips, and even the safari park
* Laughing and jokingwith his team—he thrives on positive, consistent support
What Will You Be Doing?
This is a2:1 support roleat 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
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