Support Worker
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.64 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hexham,Northumberland, NE46 2HR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dim/23095 |
Summary
Support Worker
£12.64 per hour
Hexham, Northumberland (24 min Walk from Hexham General Hospital)
At Dimensions, no two days are the same. You'll support autistic people and adults with learning disabilities to try new things - from cooking classes to everyday achievements that matter. Every day brings moments of joy,
progress, and independence. We'll support you with training, flexibility, and recognition through Aspire and Dimensions Academy, in a role where your impact is seen, valued, and meaningful.
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Who will I be supporting?
2 gentlemen with learning disabilities in their 50s and 60s in supported living
They enjoy arts and crafts, trips to the museum, hitting the gym going to the cinema and theatres. They enjoy going to places of interest in the local and wider community, going for walks and watching sports.
What will I be doing?
You will be supporting them to live their lives how they choose, to be themselves, and to achieve their goals
You will be supporting with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, budgeting, cooking, cleaning and laundry.
What shifts are available?
Long Day Sleep ins: 7am/9am - 10am the following day (£45 sleep-in shift included)
Sleep in shifts cover hours between: 11pm -7am
Additional 1:1 shifts throughout the week
Rotas are provided 4 weeks in advance.
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.
Career Development - Aspire programme, Dimensions Academy, and clear progression pathways.
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.
Other important information:
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 with 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
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 if you require adjustments
British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme