Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Radstock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Support Worker in Radstock, providing essential support for individuals with learning disabilities. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, drive individuals to activities, and follow comprehensive support plans to ensure the best outcomes. With competitive pay and extensive benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a positive difference.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Paid training for career development

Referral bonus of £200

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Driver: Full UK or EU driving license is essential.
• Confident and calm in managing challenging situations.
• Engaging and proactive with good teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Following structured support plans for care.
• Assisting with personal care and medication.
• Engaging with the community through activities.

Skills

Community Engagement

Personal Care

Calmness

Proactivity

Teamwork

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Radstock
Location: Radstock, BA3 (Just a 5min Driver from The Radstock Hotel)
Pay Rate: £12.98 per hour (£50 per Sleep-In Shift)
Driver Requirement: Full UK or EU Driving Licence (Essential – you’ll be driving the person’s mobility vehicle)
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time
Shifts: Day shifts and sleep-ins across a 7-day rota

Are you confident, engaging, and ready to make a real difference? We’re looking for a proactive and caring Support Worker to join a close-knit team in Radstock, supporting a brilliant gentleman in his late 40s to live life on his terms.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to support someone to live a full and meaningful life. You’ll be working closely with a supportive team and professionals to follow a structured support plan that promotes safety, independence, and wellbeing.

The person you’ll be supporting enjoys routine, familiar environments, and accessing the community—so being able to drive is essential. You’ll play a key role in helping them feel secure, respected, and empowered. They can experience behaviours of distress, so you’ll need to follow his support plan closely and work collaboratively with a team of professionals to ensure he feels supported and understood.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Support Worker, you’ll be:

• Following Structured Support Plans: Providing consistent, person-centred care.
• Daily Living Support: Assisting with personal care, medication, and daily routines.
• Community Engagement: Driving to and supporting with activities and appointments.
• Team Collaboration: Working closely with colleagues and professionals to ensure the best outcomes.
• Being a Positive Presence: Bringing calm, confidence, and compassion to every shift.

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Confident & Calm: Able to manage challenging situations with professionalism and care.
• Engaging & Proactive: Brings energy and positivity to the role.
• Team-Oriented: Works well with others and communicates clearly.
• Reliable & Responsible: Follows plans closely and is confident in decision-making.
• Driver: A full UK or EU driving licence is essential to support with transport needs.

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

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:£12.98 Per Hour