Lead Support Worker

Dimensions

  • Farnham, Surrey
  • £13.92 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 hours ago
Lead Support Worker - Farnham (GU9)
Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
£13.92 per hourAre you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities? Ready to lead by example and bring creativity, empathy, and fun into your daily work? We’re looking for a full-time Lead Support Worker to join our dynamic team in Farnham—where careers grow and lives are changed.You’ll be part of a close-knit team supporting five fantastic gentlemen aged 19 to 50, each with autism and/or learning disabilities. These men are social, adventurous, and full of personality—and they’re looking forward to meeting someone who shares their enthusiasm for new experiences.As part of our innovative team, you’ll:
  • Deliver truly person-centred support through our proven ‘Activate’ model
  • Take part in meaningful activities like:
  • Planning and going on holidays
  • Exploring museums and local attractions
  • Enjoying live music at Prince’s Hall and G Live
  • Joining in with sports coaching sessions
  • Grabbing meals and pub lunches around Farnham
  • Foster strong relationships with the gentlemen’s families and support regular visits
  • Adapt your communication style to meet each person’s unique needs—because words aren’t the only way we connect
The role will be a mixture of early (7.30-15.00) and late (14.30-22.00) shifts andLead Support Workers will need to do 1 sleep-in shift a week. Dimensions are pleased to offer a pay rate of £13.92 per hour for this role (sleep in shifts are paid at an allowance of £50 per shift).Please see the full job description attached for more information about the role.Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 – now 7 years in a row!Your rewardsFor a full list of rewards, visit our careers page at www.dimensions-uk.org/careersApply nowIf you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail please call Dan Woodall on 0300 3039150.
  • 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 03003039150.
  • We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

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