Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd.; Frome; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime uplift

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave (incl. holidays)

Career progression

Salary advance scheme (up to 50% paid)

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid by us

Disability confident leaders – we will

Job summary

Discovery in Frome is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist eight residents at The Beeches in living independent, meaningful lives. You’ll help with daily routines, meals, and enabling enjoyable activities in a supportive, respectful environment.

You don’t need prior care experience; a positive attitude and teamwork are valued. Training and career progression are available, with shifts including early, late, and sleep-in options.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required.
• Willingness to learn.
• Good teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support eight individuals to live happy, independent lives.
• Assist with daily routines and meals.
• Support participation in activities and outings.
• Promote independence and personal choice.
• Provide practical and emotional support as needed.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Positivity

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Dignity and respect

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Frome
Full time - 37.5
Driver Licence: Manual licence

About Discovery

At Discovery, we support people to live the lives they choose, with independence, confidence, and connection to their local community. As a Support Worker, you'll help people achieve their goals, build relationships, learn new skills, stay healthy, and enjoy life to the fullest. At Discovery, you're not just starting a job, you're joining a supportive team where you belong. We value your wellbeing, celebrate your achievements, and provide opportunities to learn and grow in your career.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

About the role

At The Beeches in Frome, you'll be supporting eight fantastic people, aged from their 20s to 70s, to live happy, fulfilling and independent lives. The people who call The Beeches home have big personalities, varied interests and active social lives, so this is a role for someone who enjoys getting involved and sharing in the things that matter to others.

You might find yourself heading out to a bingo session, accompanying someone to a live wrestling event, or singing along at a concert featuring everyone from K-Pop artists to ABBA and Neil Diamond tribute acts. One gentleman is a huge horror movie fan and loves trips to the cinema, while two ladies have a passion for all things paranormal and enjoy ghost-hunting adventures. Another gentleman loves animals and enjoys visiting zoos and petting farms, while one keen gardener is always fascinated by construction projects and never misses a chance to stop and chat with road workers about what they're building!

You'll also support people to enjoy activities such as swimming and aqua fit classes, so being comfortable around water is important. Alongside helping people enjoy their interests, you'll provide practical and emotional support, promote independence and help people live the life they choose.

You'll provide a mixture of practical and emotional support, including helping with daily routines, promoting independence, supporting with meals and drinks, and encouraging people to achieve their goals. Some individuals require more hands‑on support, while others need gentle encouragement and reassurance.

Based less than a minute from Frome town centre, The Beeches is a lively, friendly home where you'll be part of a supportive team helping people live the lives they choose.

Shifts:

7am - 2:30pm / 2:30pm - 10pm / 1:30pm - 8/9pm / Sleep Ins and weekend. There will be four colleagues on shift at one given time.

About you

At The Beeches, we're looking for people who share our values and can bring positivity, compassion and enthusiasm to every shift. You don't need previous experience in care, but you do need a willingness to learn, basic IT skills, a great sense of teamwork and a commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Rewards that make a difference

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

• 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 - Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.
If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.

Discovery
The Exchange, Bridgwater, Somerset
TA6 4RR