Support Worker
| Company: | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.45 to £13.45 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Reading, RG2 8QB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Support Worker - Reading (RG2)
Part-Role - Around 20 hours per week, including some weekends
£13.45 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
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 growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you.
Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a
Great Place to Work for the eighth consecutive year and as one of the
UK's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ among Super Large Organisations.
“Making a difference in people's lives - and the joy that brings.”
- Current Support Worker
About the role
We're looking for a confident and caring Support Worker to join our team in Reading (RG2), where you'll support a
gentleman in his 40s with learning disabilities. This is a
lone-working role that's highly rewarding if you enjoy spending quality time one-to-one, creating meaningful moments and providing practical support.
What he enjoys:
- Swimming and going for walks
- Watching and talking about sports
- Listening to music
- Relaxed chats, family visits, and days out
Your role will include:
- Personal care and daily living routines
- Meal preparation and healthy eating support
- Medication administration
- Occasional wheelchair support for longer outings
- Planning and enjoying activities that make him happy
Shift patterns
- Long day: 8:00am - 11:00pm
- Sleep-in: 11:00pm - 8:00am (£50 per sleep-in)
(Around 20 hours per week plus additional sleep-ins with alternate weekends - must be available for both Saturday and Sunday when on a weekend shift. Rotas are given in advance.)
About you
You'll be a great fit if you are:
- Comfortable working alone and confident taking initiative
- Patient, reliable and positive with a good sense of humour
- Happy to get out and about for local activities like swimming or sports
- Organised and able to adapt plans when needed
Experience is not essential - full training provided.
Rewards that make a difference
- Competitive pay rates plus sleep-in payments
- Flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle
- 30 days' paid annual leave (including bank holidays - pro rata)
- Access to career development and progression
- Learn to Drive scheme (where applicable)
- Salary advance scheme (access up to 50% earned pay before payday)
- High street and leisure discounts
- Life Assurance and pension scheme
- Paid Enhanced DBS and industry-leading training
Apply now
- Enhanced DBS required (cost covered by Dimensions)
- We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK
- Disability Confident Leader - guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria
- For adjustments, contact
0300 303 9150
- BSL recruitment information available
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 so we can support you.
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