Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Bath is looking for dedicated support workers to assist individuals with autism and learning disabilities. This role offers hands-on experience with training provided, focusing on personal care, promoting independence, and supporting behavioral needs. Join a values-driven team where you can truly make an impact in the lives of others. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment await the right candidates.

Benefits

Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata

Career Development: Paid training and opportunities

Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy

Referral Bonus: £200 for successful referrals

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience with behaviours of distress and PBS is desirable but not essential.
• Auto-friendly licence essential for community access.

Responsibilities

• Providing Personal Care: Supporting with daily routines and hygiene.
• Promoting Independence: Encouraging choice and autonomy in daily life.
• Supporting Behavioural Needs: Following a PBS plan and using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Planning Activities: Supporting new experiences and community engagement.

Skills

Patient & Enthusiastic

Active & Outgoing

Self-Aware & Considered

Creative & Proactive

Job description

Shift Schedule

• Long Day with Sleep-In: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM (next day)
• 2:1 Support: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (daily), 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Thursdays)
• Sleep-In Shifts: 1-2 per week
• Driver Requirement: Auto-friendly licence essential

Career Prospect

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a meaningful career in social care, especially if you're interested in behavioural support or have a background in psychology. Whether you're just beginning your journey or seeking a career change, this role offers hands-on experience in a values-led organisation where you can make a real impact.

Supporting Individuals

You'll be supporting a gentleman in his 30s who lives with autism, a learning disability, and sensory processing difficulties. He has a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plan in place, and training will be provided to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role. Support is provided on a 1:1 basis, with 2:1 support every day between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM. He is very sociable, loves a good laugh, and enjoys feeling included in what's going on around him. His family is very involved and visits regularly, with strong partnership working in place.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Providing Personal Care: Supporting with daily routines and hygiene
• Promoting Independence: Encouraging choice and autonomy in daily life
• Supporting Behavioural Needs: Following a PBS plan and using positive behaviour support strategies (training provided)
• Planning Activities: Creatively supporting new experiences and community engagement
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Individual Attributes

• Patient & Enthusiastic: Brings calm energy and positivity to every shift
• Active & Outgoing: Comfortable cycling and supporting a busy, on-the-go lifestyle
• Self-Aware & Considered: Understands the importance of tone, presence, and routine
• Creative & Proactive: Brings fresh ideas and thoughtful planning to each day

Experience & Requirements

Experience with behaviours of distress and PBS is desirable, but not essential – we’ll provide full training if you share our values. Disability Confident. Driver: Auto-friendly licence essential for community access.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 .