Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider is seeking a Support Worker in Bridgend. This role involves helping individuals live fulfilling lives through support of daily activities and personal care. Ideal candidates will be empathetic, energetic, and willing to engage actively with the people they support.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Salary advance scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK or EU driving licence.
• Experience in social care is valued but not essential.
• Passion for supporting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living skills and personal care.
• Administer medication and assist with mobility when needed.
• Encourage engagement in activities and promote independence.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Support worker
Location: Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2JN
Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour; sleep nights are paid at £50 per night
Shifts Patterns - all shifts will be covered over a six week rota period: 10am-11pm sleep 7am-10am; 8am-3pm; 3pm-9pm; 9am-2pm; 8am-8pm
It is essential that you hold a full UK or EU driving licence to apply for this role

Dimensions is a leading social care provider in England and Wales, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism

At Dimensions, we believe it is who you are as a person – and the difference you can bring to lives of the people you will be supporting – that is more important than experience. Whether you are new to support work, or have supported people previously, we want to hear from you! We will give you all the training you need to be become an amazing support worker for the people you will be working with. You will find no other role more personally fulfilling, and professionally rewarding, than becoming a Support Worker with Dimensions.

About the role:
We are looking for adventurous, energetic staff to support 4 gentlemen, in Brackla, who live busy, busy lives! Every day will be different, and rewarding, as you encourage and empower each person to be actively engaged in every aspect of their daily lives – this will include accompanying to favoured activities, supporting with daily living skills, administering medication and supporting with personal care and mobility assistance, if needed.

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!
On top of on-going, fully-funded training and mentoring, we offer all our colleagues generous benefits; job satisfaction and job security, genuine career prospects, and an inclusive, caring work environment that celebrates diversity, champions mental well-being, and encourages employee recognition.

Apply now or please share this vacancy with someone you think would make an amazing Support Worker!

The position will be filled as soon as the people we support have found their new support worker

Additional information:

• 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
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• 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.

Salary / Benefits:£12.60 Per Hour