Support Worker in Barnet inBarnet PUBLISHED THU 16 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.31 per hour
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 16 October 2025 Salary: £12.31 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 15 November 2025 Location: Barnet, EN5 2RS Remote working: On-site only Company: Dimensions Job type: Permanent Job reference: Dim/22750 Apply for this job Summary - Support Worker - Barnet, North London - Full-time and part-time hours available - £12.31 per hour Are you looking for a role where your work truly matters? Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or just starting out, Dimensions will support you every step of the way with full training, ongoing guidance, and the chance to gain recognised qualifications like the Care Certificate. We're a values-led, not-for-profit organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of distress, and complex health needs. As one of the UK's leading support providers, we're proud to deliver person centred support that transforms lives. About the Role This opportunity is based in a registered care home in Barnet, where you'll support seven individuals, three women and four men, aged between their 50s and 90s. Each person has their own room, and the home is staffed by a team at all times. Due to the complexity of health needs, support is provided on a 2:1 basis. Your role will include: - Supporting with all aspects of daily living, including personal care. - Assisting individuals who use wheelchairs and require hoisting for safe mobility. - Helping with feeding, guided by SALT assessments. - Supporting with cooking and meal preparation, basic kitchen skills are essential. This is a welcoming home where karaoke nights, football matches, and meals out are part of everyday life. Interests across the house include music, cinema, walks, day trips, and Greek culture so if you share any of these passions, you'll feel right at home. Communication styles vary, with some people using words to communicate and others using alternative methods. A calm, patient, and thoughtful approach is key. You'll also receive full, in-person training to support individuals with epilepsy and other complex medical needs. Shifts and Working Pattern Day shifts run between 7:00am and 9:45pm and can be split into half days (around 7.5 hours). Sleep-in shifts are part of the full-time role, and you'll be expected to work alternate weekends. Benefits of Working with Dimensions - Competitive pay rate, with uplift for any overtime you choose to work. - 30 days paid annual leave, rising to 35 (including public holidays - pro rata). - Award-winning career development and genuine opportunities for progression. - High Street Discounts - including supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, and cinemas. - Life Assurance and a Company Pension Scheme. - Industry-leading training, including specialist support. - Enhanced DBS check paid for by us. - Salary Advance Scheme - access up to 50% of earned pay before payday. Ready to apply - Applications are reviewed on receipt and interviews held on a rolling basis until all roles are filled. - We welcome applicants who have the right to work in the UK and are committed to building a diverse workforce. As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. - If you need support completing your application, please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on . - British Sign Language (BSL) videos are available for all recruitment information. - Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2. 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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