Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization based in Chippenham is looking for a Support Worker to assist a young man with additional needs while promoting his independence. Responsibilities include daily living assistance and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, resilient, and confident, with a preferred driving qualification. The job offers a pay rate of £14.21 per hour and various perks including generous leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Paid Training

Referral Bonus

Bike to Work Scheme

Discounts on Meals and Fitness

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt and find solutions in the moment.
• Understanding the importance of personal space and independence.
• Bringing energy and positivity to interactions.

Responsibilities

• Respecting autonomy while being ready to assist when needed.
• Helping with daily routines, personal care, and household tasks.
• Supporting hobbies, outings, and social events.
• Occasionally collaborating with teams in nearby homes.

Skills

Resilience

Creativity

Empathy

Confidence

Teamwork

Driving (preferred)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Chippenham (SN15)

Location: Chippenham, SN15 (Just a 7min Drive from Chippenham Community Hospital)
Pay Rate: £14.21 per hour (£50.00 per Sleep-In Shift)
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) or Part-Time
Shift Patterns:

• 9:00 AM – 9:00 AM (next day) with sleep-in
• 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2:30 PM – 9:00 AM (next day) with sleep-in

(Sleep-in shifts paid at £50 per night)

Driver Requirement

Preferred – especially if you can use your car for work (business insurance). We also pay for mileage used to support this young man throughout the day.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You’ll be supporting a young man with additional needs who lives independently in his own home. He’s confident, sociable, and values his independence—but also appreciates having someone nearby who understands when to step in and when to step back.

He enjoys:

• Walking and counting his steps
• Bus rides and car journeys
• Trips to the pub and town
• He loves music and playing musical instruments
• Folk music and attending folk music festivals
• Performing at local Open Mic nights (he’s got a great voice—maybe you do too?)
• Attending music events
• Attending car boot sales
• Attending county shows
• Attending emergency services events and is interested in emergency services
• Enjoys watching traffic from a bridge or a chair in a safe roundabout
• Travelling abroad with family to visit family who live abroad
• Using his computer

This is a unique opportunity to build a trusting, respectful relationship where your support helps him continue to thrive.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Support Worker, you’ll be:

• Balancing Independence & Support: Respecting his autonomy while being ready to assist when needed
• Daily Living Support: Helping with routines, personal care, and household tasks
• Community Engagement: Supporting hobbies, outings, and social events
• Team Collaboration: Occasionally working in nearby homes to share skills and learn from others

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Resilient & Creative: Able to adapt and find solutions in the moment
• Empathetic & Respectful: Understands the importance of personal space and independence
• Confident & Engaging: Brings energy and positivity to every interaction
• Team-Oriented: Values collaboration and continuous learning
• Driver: Preferred – especially if you can use your car for work (business insurance). We also pay for mileage used to support this young man throughout the day.

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

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!

Salary / Benefits: £14.21 Per Hour