Support Worker £14.71 per hour ( £50per sleep in) Full Time - 37.5hrs per week Darlington (11 minute walk from Darlington Memorial Hospital) Full UK Driving Licence Preffered At Dimensions, every day is a chance to make a real difference. As a Support Worker in Darlington, you'll bring purpose and stability to someone's life - helping an autistic man enjoy the routines and moments that matter most to him. Recognised as a Great Place to Work for seven years running, we'll support you to grow, feel valued, and take pride in the difference you make every single day. You'll be supporting a friendly young man in his early twenties who has a great sense of humour and really values spending time with people he knows and trusts. Building a calm, reassuring relationship is important, and he thrives when you take part in activities with him rather than just alongside him. Once you get to know him, you'll see how much joy he gets from his varied interests, which include: - Creative activities and crafts - Music, singing, and musicals - Live shows and pantomimes - Baking and trying new recipes - Going for walks - Playing football - Swimming - Relaxing with his favourite TV soaps Our gentleman is autistic and has a learning disability, and with the right support he lives independently in his own home. Your role will help him stay safe, feel emotionally supported, and continue building confidence in everyday life. At times, he may need reassurance during moments of distress, and you'll be there to offer calm, thoughtful support. You won't be expected to do this alone — full Positive Behaviour Support training is provided, so you'll feel confident and supported in your role. Previous experience in care is preferred, but just as important is having the right attitude. A full UK manual driving licence is desirable to help him access the community and enjoy his activities. If you're energetic, confident, patient, and able to use your initiative, you'll be a fantastic fit for both him and the wider team. You'll empower him to live life on his terms — supporting him to make choices, express himself, and work towards his personal goals. Your support will include: - Medication administration - Budgeting and money management - Prompting and support with meal planning, cooking, and baking - Help with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry - Identifying and enjoying opportunities out in the community, from activities and hobbies to everyday outings Every day is different, and you'll be helping to make each day meaningful and enjoyable. Shift Patterns We offer a variety of shift options to support both the needs of the person we support and your work-life balance: Long Day Sleep-In Shifts: 8:00am - 8:00am the following day (includes a £50 sleep-in payment) Day Shifts: Between 6:00am - 10:00pm Sleep-Ins: 10:00pm - 6:00am (paid sleeping shift) We're looking for colleagues who can offer flexibility across weekdays and weekends. Rotas are provided at least four weeks in advance, because we genuinely care about supporting a healthy work-life balance. 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 - Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us) - We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. - 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 Other important information: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions. We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce 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 03003039150 if you require adjustments British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .