Support Worker - Providing life-changing support in Newcastle inNewcastle PUBLISHED FRI 24 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
Dimensions rCTKXuNNS
Job description
Support Worker - Providing life-changing support Job details Posting date: 24 October 2025 Salary: £13.54 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 23 November 2025 Location: Newcastle, NE6 2LA Remote working: On-site only Company: Dimensions Job type: Permanent Job reference: DApply for this job Summary Dimensions is a leading social care provider in England and Wales, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism We are looking for experienced, compassionate, resilient and flexible support workers to join our Dimensions Team in the NE5 and NE6 areas of Newcastle In this role you will provide support across different homes and locations to provide high quality care and support to adults with a range of needs including learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs and physical disabilities. As a key member of our team, you will step in to provide support and continuity of care for up to 8 people we support within their own homes, ensuring everyone receives person-centred support that fully promotes their independence, dignity and well being. The person-centred support provided will include varying elements of personal care and daily living skills, understanding and managing complex behaviours of distress, promoting community involvement and participation and supporting the development of meaningful relationships and experiences. You must be able to work flexibly across different locations and feel confident to adapt to varied environments and levels of support. We are looking for someone who is: - - Compassionate, reliable and adaptable - Confident working independently and as part of a team - Willing to work across different locations within Newcastle - Excellent communication skills - Experienced in Social Care support (preferred but not essential as full training is provided) - Driver preferred - holder of a valid UK driving licence (manual but willing to drive automatic) Other responsibilities: - - Building positive relationships with families - Maintaining accurate records - Following all support plans and risk management documentation - Promote equality, inclusion and person-centred values in all aspects of your work This is your opportunity to start a career where you are genuinely changing people's lives and to join an award winning team in the process. For more information about the service and people we support, please contact Claire Turrell (Locality manager) on or please click apply at the bottom to submit a short application. Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 - now 6 years in a row! Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled Your rewards A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached Apply now - An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions. - We welcome applications from everyone who has 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 - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees - As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on . - We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our 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 .
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
Is it a match?
A quick tap lets us tune future job matches for you
Location
Salary & benefits
Role duties
Working pattern
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
Possible interview questions for this job
Click to
view Start practice interview
NEW!
Please wait...this will take a moment...
Please wait...this will take a moment...
Useful skills for a Support Worker - Providing life-changing support:
Click to view
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.

inNewcastle
54.978252 -1.61778 Newcastle, England, United Kingdom
Locations
are approximate.
This image is not representative.
Learn more
Scan with your phone to return to this page later.