Female Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Bath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bath is seeking a compassionate support worker to provide 2:1 assistance for an individual with learning disabilities and epilepsy. The role includes personal care, medication support, and encouraging daily activities. Candidates should be energetic, confident, and have a positive, patient mindset. The organization offers an award-winning workplace culture with generous leave and well-being benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Paid training and development

Well-being strategy

Referral bonus

Learn to drive scheme

Bike to work scheme

Discounts on meals and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience with behaviours of distress and epilepsy is helpful, but training will be provided.
• You will need to be confident and enthusiastic.
• A bubbly personality and warm approach will help her feel supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and medication administration.
• Support emotional needs and encourage independence.
• Assist with daily routines and activities.

Skills

Confidence

Compassion

Energetic

Patient

Team-oriented

Manual driving license

Job description

About the Person You'll Be Supporting

She's full of personality and loves:

• Eating out and enjoying a drink
• Getting her nails done and dressing up – she thrives on compliments and recognition
• Writing poems and chatting about her beloved cat, Poppet
• Watching theatre shows, TV, and DVDs
• Going to her day centre once a week

She has a learning disability, epilepsy (managed with buccal medication for absent seizures), and sometimes experiences behaviours of distress. She uses a walker and benefits from encouragement to stay active and engaged.

Your Role

You’ll be providing 2:1 support and helping her with:

• Personal care
• Medication administration (including epilepsy support)
• Daily routines and activities
• Emotional support and motivation
• Encouraging independence and confidence

You’ll need to be confident, enthusiastic, and able to bring fresh energy to each day. A bubbly personality and a warm, encouraging approach will go a long way in helping her feel supported and empowered.

BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

We’re seeking someone who is

• Confident and compassionate, with a positive mindset
• Energetic and engaging, able to motivate and uplift
• Patient and flexible, with a calm and understanding approach
• Team‑oriented, ready to work collaboratively
• A driver with a manual licence

Experience with behaviours of distress and epilepsy is helpful, but full training will be provided.

Family Involvement

Her mum is very involved and values strong communication with the support team. You’ll be part of a caring and consistent network that works together to provide the best possible support.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. 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.

Shift Patterns

• Day Support (2:1): 9:00am – 10:00pm
• Long Day + Sleep-In: 9:00am – 9:00am the following day
• Sleep-In Shift: 10:00pm – 9:00am (Sleep-in hours paid at rest rate from 11:00pm – 7:00am)

Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

Award-Winning Workplace

Recognised as one of the UK's best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.

• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
• Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.