Support Worker

Dimensions; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Peasedown St John, Bath, to assist individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will promote independence through daily support activities and provide care in a friendly team environment. Full training will be provided, with an emphasis on wellbeing and career development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Paid training and career development

Referral bonus of £200

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals, shopping, and entertainment

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Able to build trust and communicate with empathy.
• Willing to learn and accept training.

Responsibilities

• Promoting independence and daily living support.
• Engaging in various activities and providing personal care.
• Being a positive presence and supporting with mobility needs.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Proactivity

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Peasedown St John, Bath
Location:Peasedown St John, Bath (Just a 2min Walk from the Meeting Place Coffee Shop in Bath)
Pay Rate:£12.50 per hour (£50 per Sleep-In Shift)
Hours:Full-Time or Part-Time
Shifts:Day shifts with 1–2 sleep-ins per week
Driver Requirement:Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Essential – you’ll be driving mobility vehicles)

Are you looking for a role that’s meaningful, rewarding, and full of variety? If you’re confident, compassionate, and ready to support others to live life to the fullest, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team in Peasedown St John, where you’ll be supportingsix gentlemen under 30 and one lady in her 60s, all with learning disabilities and autism. Each person is unique, with their own interests, routines, and goals—and your role will be to help them live the lives they choose.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Support Worker, you’ll be:

• Promoting Independence:Encouraging people to make choices and try new things.
• Daily Living Support:Assisting with personal care, medication, and mobility needs.
• Engaging in Activities:Supporting with walking, shopping, cooking, arts and crafts, visiting family and friends, and day trips.
• Being a Positive Presence:Bringing energy, empathy, and encouragement to every shift.

You’ll be part of a team that values communication, consistency, and creativity—working together to make every day meaningful.

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Confident & Compassionate:Able to build trust and communicate with empathy.
• Proactive & Engaging:Brings ideas and enthusiasm to support people in their daily lives.
• Team-Oriented:Works well with others and values collaboration.
• Reliable & Responsible:Follows support plans and ensures safety and wellbeing.
• Driver:A full UK manual driving licence is essential to support with transport needs.

Whether you’re new to support work or have experience, we’ll provide all the training you need to thrive in this role.

Why Choose Dimensions?

• 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.
• Additional Perks:Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

• Immediate Reviews:Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment:Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• DBS Disclosure:An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce:We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident:We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support:British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!