Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins with pay

Rotas provided in advance

Overtime pay available

30 days paid annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced DBS paid for

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. in Bath (BA2) is seeking a kind, 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 and routines to deliver personalised care in familiar settings.

The role emphasises building a meaningful relationship, promoting independence, and visiting places she enjoys, with full training and supportive onboarding provided.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and reliable candidate sought to support a lady in Bath with a learning disability and communication differences.
• 1:1 support role focusing on personalised care reflecting her routines and preferences.
• Experience not essential; full training and ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and meals.
• Administer medication as needed.
• Support communication and social activities in familiar places.
• Encourage healthy eating and independence in daily routines.
• Help with mobility and daily living tasks.
• Assist with driving where required (driving licence may be requested).

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Reliability

Job description

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
• 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. 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.

You’ll be a great fit if you're:

• Kind, caring and patient
• A confident communicator
• 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.

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.

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