Support Worker
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.31 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5DB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dim/22032 |
Summary
Support Worker Opportunity - Make a Difference with Dimensions UK!
- Part-time: 24 or 30 hours per week
- £12.31 per hour
- Full UK driver's licence & own car required
Are you passionate about promoting independence and enhancing lives? Join Dimensions UK as a Support Worker, assisting a young man in his mid-20s with autism and a learning disability. He lives independently, and we're committed to ensuring a caring and structured environment.
Meet "Ben"
Ben is a creative and active individual with a love for Woodwork, crafting bird boxes & candle-making (sold at craft fairs!), Running—5Ks, marathons, even the Olympics! Community work, volunteering at a café & Long Walk with his Cavapoo—dog lovers encouraged!
Your Responsibilities
- Promote independence—gentle reminders for daily routines
- Support medication management—ensuring consistency & tracking
- Encourage engagement—live cook-along & activities he enjoys
- Be a steady presence—helping him manage anxiety & emotions
- Strengthen family ties—nurturing his relationship with loved ones
Shifts
9 AM - 5 PM (four days a week) or 5 PM - 10 PM with a sleep-in until 9 AM. No support required between 9 AM - 5 PM on Wednesdays, Fridays & alternate weekends
What You Need
- Own car (automatic vehicles welcome!)
- Must love dogs—his Cavapoo loves making new friends!
- A patient, understanding approach to support through challenges
- Creativity & enthusiasm to encourage his hobbies & passions
Why Join Dimensions UK?
- Competitive pay & benefits (holiday pay, pension contributions, etc.)
- A fulfilling role where you'll make a genuine impact
- Ongoing training & career growth opportunities
- A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment
- Be part of an amazing team dedicated to making lives better
Apply Now!
Applications will be shortlisted as they come in, with interviews taking place until the positions are filled.
Dimensions values diversity in our workforce, and we encourage applications from everyone. We are a Disability Confident employer, and we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
Other Important Information:
- An enhanced DBS check is required, and Dimensions will cover the cost.
- We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the application process. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team at 03003039150 if you need support.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme