Support Worker

Dimensions; Radstock; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

30 days annual leave

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Pension

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions in Radstock is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide 1:1 and daily 2:1 support to a gentleman in his 30s with autism and learning disabilities. You’ll help him stay active, enjoy outings, and follow personalised support plans.

No two days are the same, with duties including personal care, meal prep, medications, and coordinating with family to ensure consistent care. DBS paid for by Dimensions and opportunities such as Learn to Drive.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and commit to consistent support.
• Experience in care or support is helpful but not required.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care and meal preparation.
• Administering medication as required and directed.
• Encourage healthy eating and activity participation.
• Support sensory needs, routines, and Positive Behaviour Support guidance.
• Maintain an active lifestyle and accompany him on activities.
• Coordinate with family and colleagues to provide consistent support.
• Work in partnership with relatives to ensure best outcomes.

Skills

Patient

Caring

Good communicator

Reliable

Positive attitude

Disability support

Job description

• Radstock (BA3) Location: Radstock (BA3) Hours: Part Time - 30 Hours per Week Pay: £14.86 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift Aspiring Drivers Welcome
• Supported Learn to Drive Scheme Available 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 meaningful one-to-one relationship, enjoy an active lifestyle and help someone achieve the things that matter most to them, this could be the perfect opportunity.

About the role We're looking for an enthusiastic, active and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Radstock (BA3), supporting a gentleman in his 30s with autism, a learning disability and sensory processing differences.

This is a dedicated 1:1 support role, with additional 2:1 support provided daily, helping him enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle while providing consistency, reassurance and personalised support.

He has a great sense of humour, enjoys spending time with people he knows and trusts, and loves being out and about.

No two days are the same, and you'll spend much of your time supporting him to enjoy the activities and experiences he loves.

• Walking and exploring new places
• Shopping trips
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Archery
• Holidays, including annual trips to Centre Parcs and the Forest of Dean
• Relaxing in hot tubs and enjoying outdoor spaces
• Spending time with people he knows well He is affectionate, sociable and enjoys close connections with the people who support him.

Building a trusting and consistent relationship is an important part of the role.

Support includes:

• Supporting him with his personal care
• Meal preparation and encouraging healthy eating
• Administering medication
• Supporting sensory needs and routines
• Following Positive Behaviour Support guidance
• Supporting him to maintain an active lifestyle
• Supporting him to do the things that matter to him
• Working closely with family members and colleagues to provide consistent support Family involvement is a significant part of this role, and you'll work in partnership with relatives to help provide the best possible support.

Shifts

• Long day with sleep-in: 9:00am - 9:00am the following day - 2:1 support: 9:00am - 8:00pm
• Thursday 2:1 support: 9:00am - 9:00pm
• Between 1-2 sleep-ins per week (£50 paid per sleep-in) Rotas are provided in advance to support planning and work-life balance.

About you You'll be a great fit if you're:

• Patient, caring and compassionate
• Outgoing and enthusiastic
• Active and energetic
• Comfortable supporting cycling, swimming and outdoor activities
• Someone who enjoys being out and about
• A good communicator with a positive sense of humour
• Able to build trusting relationships
• Comfortable working closely with family members and colleagues
• Reliable and committed to providing consistent support Experience is not essential, but a willingness to learn, positive attitude and commitment to supporting people well are essential.

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.

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.

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