Male Support Care Worker
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,742.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester , Dorset, DT4 0HX |
| Company: | crooton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1392523677 |
Summary
Male Support Worker - Make a Difference in Weymouth
Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £26,741.49 per annum (£13.15 per hour) + £50 per sleep-in
Join Thera South West, a unique organisation led by people with a learning disability. We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Male Support Staff to provide person-centred care for a young man living in his own home in Weymouth.
This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to help someone live a fulfilling, active, and independent life.
We are looking for someone who shares interests and is ready to get involved!
You should enjoy and be willing to participate in:
- Football
- Gardening
- Outdoor activities (Sailing and Walking)
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
- Familiarity with supporting individuals who may display anxious behaviors.
- Advantageous: Training or experience in Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- A Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
- No personal care is required for this role.
- Empower the young man to live the life he chooses, following a person-centred approach.
- Provide engaging support for all daily activities and community access.
- Maintain excellent written and verbal communication.
- Work shift patterns including mornings, afternoons, weekends, and paid sleep-ins (£50 per shift).
We offer job security with a values-led organisation and excellent benefits:
- Annualised Hours: Guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time staff, regardless of shift patterns.
- Guaranteed Pay: Stable, regular monthly income plus overtime opportunities.
- Holiday: 28 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays, pro rata).
- Training: Free, nationally accredited training and the opportunity to gain a qualification.
- Financial Perks: Contributory Pension, Free Enhanced DBS Check, and Access to Early Pay.
- Wellbeing: Employee support line and thousands of retail discounts
This is a male-only role (Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010).
If you're someone who enjoys being active, values building genuine connections, and wants to be part of a meaningful support journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help someone live a life full of the things they love.
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