Relief Male Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Relief Male Support Worker in Worcester!

Location: Worcester, WR2 (Just an 8-minute drive from Worcester Foregate Street Train Station)
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour + 12.07% additional per hour (in lieu of annual leave)
Position: Relief / Bank (With Potential To Go Permanent In the Future)
Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Essential) & Previous Experience

Are you a compassionate, proactive individual looking for flexible work that truly makes a difference? We’re looking for a Relief Male Support Worker to join our vibrant team in Worcester! We

You’ll be supporting four fantastic young men aged 20–28 who live with learning disabilities, autism, and some mental health needs. They’re independent, full of energy, and love staying active. Here’s a glimpse into their world:

• Active & Social: They enjoy bowling, trampolining, long walks, and sports.
• Creative & Musical: One attends rock school and they all enjoy music and films.
• Community-Oriented: They love meals out, shopping trips, and spending time together.
• Support Needs: One gentleman uses a wheelchair for longer distances and requires some personal care support (e.g., shaving, washing, drying).

They thrive with structure and routine, and while they can experience anxiety, they respond well to calm, consistent, and understanding support.

As a Relief Support Worker, your role will be varied and rewarding. You’ll be:

• Promoting Independence: Encouraging the young men to do as much as they can for themselves.
• Engaging in Activities: Supporting them in their favourite hobbies and outings.
• Providing Light Support: Assisting with meal prep, light cleaning, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment.
• Offering Emotional Support: Helping manage anxiety and behaviours of distress with a calm, positive approach.
• Medication Support: Assisting with minimal medication needs (mainly one tablet and PRN as required).

• Day Shifts:
  • 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Sleep-In Shifts: 10:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Paid to sleep)

Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance. Relief workers can choose shifts that suit their availability.

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

• Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. . In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!