Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Peasedown St. John; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Learn to drive scheme

Pension

DBS paid by us

Job summary

Dimensions in Bath (BA2) is seeking a kind and patient Support Worker for a dedicated 1:1 role supporting a lady in her 60s with a learning disability and communication differences. You will learn her preferences, routines and goals to provide personalised care and build a genuine relationship.

The role involves personal care, meal prep, medication administration, and supporting her independence. A full UK driving licence is required to access her activities and outings.

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles preferred but not essential.
• Full UK manual driving licence is required to drive the service users' transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for one lady in Bath (BA2).
• Meal preparation and medication administration.
• Support communication and independence, accompany visits to familiar places.
• Support her routines and preferences to help her live life her way.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Driving licence

Job description

John, Bath (BA2) Location: Bath (BA2) Hours: Full Time - 37.5 Hours per Week Pay: £13.45 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift Driver Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence Essential About Dimensions At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job

• you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive.

Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated.

Together, we make a real difference

• for the people we support and for you.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026

• our eighth consecutive year of recognition. "Providing the right support so that people can live a fulfilling life."
• Current Support Worker If you're looking for a role where you can build a genuine one-to-one relationship, support someone to live life their way and make a meaningful difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity.

About the role

We're looking for a kind, patient and reliable Support Worker to join our team in Bath (BA2), supporting a lady in her 60s with a learning disability and communication differences.

This is a dedicated 1:1 support role, where you'll get to know one person well and provide personalised support that reflects her preferences, routines and goals.

She is a warm, easy-going lady with a creative side and a strong sense of what she likes.

She enjoys familiar places and routines and benefits from support that helps her feel confident when exploring the world around her.

She enjoys:

• Painting and drawing
• Listening to music
• Going out for drives
• Visiting places she knows and enjoys
• Good food and mealtimes
• Creative activities and self-expression
• Spending time doing the things that matter to her She communicates without words, so learning how she expresses herself and understanding her preferences will be an important part of the role.

Support includes:

• Supporting her with her personal care
• Meal preparation
• Administering medication
• Encouraging healthy eating choices
• Supporting communication in ways that work for her
• Supporting her to visit places she enjoys
• Providing reassurance when visiting less familiar places
• Supporting her independence and everyday routines This is a rewarding role where patience, consistency and strong relationship-building skills are key.

Shifts

• Long day with sleep-in: 9:00am - 9:00am the following day
• Sleep-in: 11:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep) Rotas are provided in advance to support planning and work-life balance.

About you

You’ll be a great fit if you’re:

• Kind, caring and patient
• Comfortable working independently
• Encouraging and positive in your approach
• Someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships
• Observant and attentive to individual preferences
• Reliable and dependable
• Comfortable supporting someone to explore places they enjoy
• A driver with a full UK manual driving licence Experience is not essential
• full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Rewards that make a difference

A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work - 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays

Opportunities for career progression

Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test

all paid for by us)

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

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.

If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.

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.

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 communications.

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.

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