Support Worker
| Company: | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.81 to £12.81 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Reading,Woodley, RG5 3QJ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Support Worker - Woodley (RG5)
Location: Woodley Reading (RG5)
Hours: Part-time - up to 30 hours per week
Pay: £12.81 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Weekend working: Essential
About Dimensions
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 success is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you.
Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions is proud to be a
Great Place to Work for 2026 - our eighth consecutive year and one of the
UK's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ among Super Large Organisations.
“Love seeing small differences make big changes.”
- Current Support Worker
About the role
We're looking for a proactive, sociable Support Worker to join our lively home in Woodley, where we support
three gentlemen aged 30s, 50s and 60s with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs associated with Fragile X syndrome.
It's a very active house - the people we support love staying busy and trying new experiences. You'll be someone who brings enthusiasm, a good sense of humor and a passion for making every day fulfilling.
What they enjoy:
- Shopping trips, community activities and going to the cinema
- Bike riding and days out
- Visiting conventions like Comic Con and talking football
- Discos and social nights (including Friday disco!)
- Creative projects (they recently entered a Halloween competition building a tin man sculpture!)
- Holidays and family time
Your role will include:
- Providing some 1:1 support during the day and shared support within the home
- Personal care for one person (others just need prompting with daily routines)
- Medication administration and support when out
- Helping with meal preparation and healthy routines
- Making every outing fun - from discos to shopping trips
Families play a big part in the lives of the people we support, so positive relationship-building is essential.
Shifts
- Day: 7:00am - 3:30pm
- Afternoon: 3:30pm - 10:00pm
- Sleep-in: 10:00pm - 7:00am + paid support until 9:30am (£50 for sleep-in)
- Some tailored 1:1 hours on Thursdays and Fridays (can be a long day or split shifts)
Rotas provided
4 weeks in advance for work-life balance.
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, bubbly and reliable
- Confident supporting people to stay active and sociable
- Someone who loves trying new things and sharing hobbies
- Patient and positive
- A manual driver with a full UK licence (essential)
Experience is helpful but
not required - full training and support provided.
Rewards that make a difference
- Competitive pay with overtime enhancements
- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
- Flexible working patterns
- Career progression opportunities
-
'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 lessons + test fees covered)
- Salary advance scheme (up to 50% of earned pay before payday)
- Pension, life assurance and retail discounts
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us and industry-leading training
Apply now
- Enhanced DBS required (paid by us)
- We welcome applications from all who have the right to work in the UK
- As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria
- For reasonable adjustments, contact our Resourcing Team:
0300 303 9150
- BSL videos available for all recruitment communications
Use of AI in the recruitment process
AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.
If you use assistive technology or require adjustments during recruitment, let us know in advance so we can provide appropriate support.
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