Job Description

Join Our Team as a Male Support Worker in Winnersh/Wokingham!
Location: Wokingham, RG41 (Just a 16-minute walk from Winnersh Train Station)
Pay Rate: 12.35 per hour
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 per week)
Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence
"Providing the right support so that people can live a fulfilling life." - Current Support Worker
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while working in a vibrant, supportive environment? We're looking for enthusiastic and proactive Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Wokingham, supporting four amazing gentlemen in their 50s-60s to live fulfilling and independent lives.
Who Will You Be Supporting?
You'll work in a lively registered care home full of activities. Each gentleman has learning disabilities, and some also live with epilepsy. Here's what makes them special:

• Vibrant and Social: They enjoy music, football matches, sensory sessions, and arts and crafts.
• Foodies: Love planning and sharing meals--cooking at home or dining out at the local pub.
• Active and Engaged: Trips to town on the bus and visits with the "Music Man" make their days exciting.
• Unique Communication Styles: Three individuals do not use words to communicate and thrive with patient, empathetic support.

This is a home filled with laughter, music, and creativity--a place where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact.
What Will You Be Doing?

• Promoting Independence: Assist with personal care, budgeting, meal prep, and shopping.
• Encouraging Activities: Support outings to the cinema, sensory sessions, and football matches.
• Providing Tailored Care: Offer specialised support, including PEG feeding for one individual.
• Maintaining the Home: Help with housework and meal planning.
• Building Relationships: Work closely with families and team members to create a positive atmosphere.

Shift Patterns

• Long Days: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Rotas provided in advance for a healthy work-life balance.
What We're Looking For

• Empathetic & Encouraging: A kind, understanding approach goes a long way.
• Proactive & Organised: Help maintain routines and plan activities.
• Outgoing & Fun: Ready to join music sessions, discos, and football trips.
• Great Communicators: Support and understand individuals through patient interaction.

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Great Place to Work for 7 years running.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options.
• Career Development: Paid training and accredited courses via Aspire & Dimensions Academy.
• Wellbeing Focus: Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families first.
• Referral Bonus: 200 if you refer a friend successfully.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gyms.

Other Important Information

• 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.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required (paid by Dimensions).
• We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants meeting criteria.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos available for all recruitment communications.

Apply now to join a team that values you and the incredible work you do. Let's create a brighter future together!

Skills Required