Support Worker - Male in Wolverhampton inWolverhampton PUBLISHED FRI 10 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.54 per hour
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Support Worker - Male Job details Posting date: 10 October 2025 Salary: £13.54 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: November 2025 Location: Wolverhampton, WV14 0AA Remote working: On-site only Company: Dimensions Job type: Permanent Job reference: DApply for this job Summary Join Our Team as a Weekend Male Support Worker - Bilston, Wolverhampton Location: Bilston, WV14 - Just 5 minutes from B&Q Wolverhampton Pay: £13.54 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift Hours: Part-Time - Up to 27 hours per weekend Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving Licence & Relevant Experience Essential Make a Real Difference Every Weekend We're looking for an experienced Weekend Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Bilston. You'll be supporting six gentlemen with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and epilepsy - helping them live full, independent lives in a safe and structured environment. Who Will You Be Supporting? Each gentleman lives in his own flat and enjoys an active lifestyle. You'll provide 1:1 support tailored to their individual needs and interests: - Active and independent - walking, gardening, and weekly swimming - Passionate about life - cinema, shopping, cooking, and cleaning with support - Travel enthusiasts - 2-3 holidays a year, especially log cabins with hot tubs - Social and fun-loving - enjoy meeting people, social activities, and '80s dance music - Routine-driven - clear routines help manage anxieties and promote stability - Family-oriented - regular visits to mum every fortnight You'll also provide emotional reassurance during moments of distress. Full Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training is provided. What Will You Be Doing? Your role will be varied, meaningful, and rewarding: - Supporting daily living - personal care, cooking, cleaning, and skill-building - Community engagement - 2:1 support on outings such as swimming, cinema, and holidays - Behavioural support - follow PBS plans and use SCIP-r training to manage behaviours - Proactive problem-solving - identify and respond to triggers calmly and consistently - Encouragement and motivation - build trust and confidence, promoting independence Shift Patterns Position 1 - 14.5 Hours Every Saturday: 07:00am - 21:30pm Position 2 - 12.5 Hours Every Sunday: 08:30am - 21:30pm We are happy to offer both shifts (27 hours) for applicants comfortable working every weekend. Additional overtime is available supporting other gentlemen in the house. What Makes You a Great Fit? We're looking for someone who is calm, reliable, and professional - with a genuine passion for helping others: - Calm and resilient - able to stay composed under pressure - Structured and detail-oriented - follows support plans precisely - Reliable and punctual - provides consistent, dependable care - Team player - collaborates well and acts with confidence - Driver - manual licence required for community trips using house vehicles Why Choose Dimensions? - Recognised as one of the UK's best workplaces six years running - 30 days annual leave (pro rata) with buy/sell options - Funded accredited training and career development opportunities - Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network - Values-driven organisation focused on people with learning disabilities - £200 referral bonus for successful friend referrals - Additional perks including Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gyms Additional Information - Applications are reviewed upon receipt - interviews will continue until positions are filled - Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2Enhanced DBS disclosure required - cost covered by Dimensions - We welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK - Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria - British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos available for all recruitment communications Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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