Support Worker - No experience required
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.35 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 4EH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | D019313 |
Summary
Support Worker - Part-Time (15 Hours + 1 Sleep-In)
Derby, DE22 (6-minute walk from Rydale Children's Nursery)
£12.35 per hour
Join our Derby team and play a meaningful role in helping two gentlemen live independent, fulfilling lives. This is more than a job; it is an opportunity to be part of an organisation where you can be yourself, feel valued, and see the impact you make every day.
“I love the job role - some days it doesn't feel like work at all!” — Current Support Worker
Who You Will Be SupportingYou will support two quiet, gentle, and friendly gentlemen with learning disabilities and autism. Although they use limited words, they communicate clearly through expressions and gestures, and you will quickly learn their preferences and routines.
They enjoy:
- Regular exercise and going to the gym
- Holidays and day trips
- Rock music
- Shopping in charity shops
- Dining out and attending appointments
- Exploring new activities with the people they trust
You will work alongside them, listening carefully, understanding their needs, and advocating respectfully on their behalf.
What You Will Be DoingYour role will be varied, meaningful, and focused on supporting the gentlemen to live the life they choose. Responsibilities include:
Supporting independence
Encouraging daily living skills, providing personal care where needed, and helping maintain an active, fulfilling lifestyle.
Planning activities
Using creativity to arrange activities such as gym sessions, shopping trips, meals out, and holidays.
Advocating with respect
Helping the gentlemen express their wishes and make informed choices about their daily lives.
Providing day-to-day support
Meal preparation, medication administration, wellbeing support, and ensuring a safe environment.
Building trusted relationships
Creating strong, respectful partnerships with the gentlemen, their families, and colleagues.
This is a part-time role - 15 hours per week plus sleep-ins.
Shifts include:
- Sleep-in shifts as part of your weekly pattern
- Daytime hours depending on rota requirements
Rotas are issued in advance to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Why Work for Dimensions?Join an organisation where you can grow, feel supported, and be recognised for the contribution you make.
Making every day matter (Purpose & Impact)
Your work directly enhances the quality of life of the people you support.
So you can be you (Belonging & Inclusion)
We value diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome.
Grow with us (Learning & Development)
- Funded, accredited training
- Career pathways through Dimensions Academy and the Aspire programme
Rewards that make a difference
- 30 days' annual leave pro rata
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Bike to Work scheme
- Discounts on shopping, meals, entertainment and gyms
- £200 refer-a-friend bonus
- Recognition through the Inspiring People Awards and CEO highlights
Live well, work well (Wellbeing & Flexibility)
- Comprehensive wellbeing strategy
- Staff listening network
- Health checks
- Flexible working where possible
Recognised and trusted
Dimensions has achieved Great Place to Work accreditation for seven consecutive years.
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews continue until the position is filled.
- An enhanced DBS check is required, funded by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK.
- As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all recruitment communications.
Ready to make every day matter?Apply today and take the next step in a role where you will feel supported, valued, and proud of the difference you make.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme