Lead Support Worker - Cardiff (St Mellons)
Full-time | £13.86 per hour | Full UK driving licence required
Flexible to work a variety of shifts between 8.00 and 22.30, plus sleep-ins
Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step?
At Dimensions, you'll find purpose, belonging and the support to grow. We're now recruiting a Lead Support Worker to join our friendly team in St Mellons, Cardiff.
About the home
You'll be supporting three adults who enjoy getting out and about — exploring new places, trying different activities and building greater independence. As a Lead Support Worker, you'll play an important part in helping people develop healthier daily routines, grow their confidence and make positive choices that support a more independent life.
You'll help shape these opportunities so every day feels purposeful and fulfilling.
About the role
In this leadership role, you'll support people to live happy, fulfilling lives while guiding colleagues so they feel confident and supported.
You will:
- Support people to get out and about, discover new opportunities and enjoy new experiences
- Encourage independence, healthy routines and positive habits
- Coach colleagues, role-model great practice and provide day-to-day guidance
- Help ensure support reflects plans, policies and our values
- Work some weekends and Bank Holidays as part of a consistent, supportive rota
Your calm leadership and compassionate approach will help make every day matter.
Why join us?
Your wellbeing, development and sense of belonging are central to how we work. We're proud to be a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years.
- £13.86 per hour (increase due in April)
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Permanent, full-time contract
- Learn to Drive scheme - up to thirty lessons plus one theory and one practical test paid for
- Salary advance - access up to fifty per cent of earned pay before payday
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- Life Assurance and Pension
- Comprehensive induction and training, including the Care Certificate and Dimensions Aspire programme
- A workplace where you can be yourself, feel valued and grow your career with confidence
- Clear routes to progress into management roles
Apply now
If our values resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply or contact our Resourcing Team:
?? 0300 303 9150
?? applynow@dimensions-uk.org
You could soon be making a positive difference every day.
Additional information
- An enhanced DBS check is required (funded by Dimensions)
- A full UK driving licence is required
- Dimensions is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Committed
- We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process