Support Worker
| Posting date: | 01 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.78 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | Edgware, HA8 7JQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dim/23007 |
Summary
About Dimensions
At Dimensions, every day is a chance to make a real difference. Guided by courage and ambition, we promise you purpose in your work, pride in your impact, and support to grow. Together, we'll create lives filled with joy, independence, and unforgettable experiences. Because when every day matters, the work we do truly changes lives.
About the role
We're looking for experienced Support Workers to join our specialist supported living home in Edgware, London, earning £13.78 per hour. Full-time and part-time roles are available, with day shifts and waking night contracts offered. Typical shifts include 7:00am-2:30pm, 2:15pm-9:45pm, and 9:45pm-7:15am.
You'll work 2:1 with a young woman in her early 30s who lives in her own home. This is a role for someone emotionally resilient and confident in supporting complex behaviours. You'll help her feel safe, understood, and valued, supporting daily routines like meal preparation and personal care. Her interests include Barbie, Only Fools and Horses, animals, and local clubs so creativity and humour will help you build trust.
You'll follow a clear Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plan and receive specialist training during induction. Consistency and patience are essential, this role requires someone who can remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing needs, and maintain a positive, person-centred approach.
About you
You'll bring proven experience in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours of distress. Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, are essential, along with the ability to use alternative communication methods. You'll be confident with personal care, medication administration, and record-keeping, and comfortable working flexibly across varied shifts. Emotional resilience, empathy, and a commitment to our values are key.
Rewards that make a difference
- Competitive Pay - Attractive hourly rates and permanent contracts.
- Generous Annual Leave - 30 days (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service.
- Pension Scheme - Employer and employee contributions.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits - Access to Aviva Health, discounted health cash plans, and salary advance schemes.
- Shopping Discounts - Through Vivup and Blue Light Card for supermarkets, retail, and leisure.
- Career Development - Award-winning Aspire programme and Dimensions Academy for training and progression.
- Additional Perks - Bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, holiday buy/sell options, and refer-a-friend bonus (£500).
- Inclusive Culture - Disability Confident Leader status, reasonable adjustment support, and diversity initiatives.
Apply Now!
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
- As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
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