Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd; Wales; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay uplift for overtime

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance scheme

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions Ltd in Bridgend is seeking a full-time Support Worker to assist a gentleman in his 60s with daily living tasks, personal care, mobility support and staying safe. He uses a wheelchair and an adapted bath, and your role includes building a trusting relationship and respecting his independence.

No prior care experience is required; we value kindness, reliability and the ability to follow his preferences.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; values-based recruitment.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and respect independence.
• Basic IT skills for training and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living tasks and personal care.
• Assist with mobility and safety.
• Engage in activities and outings as advised.
• Maintain notes in digital systems.

Skills

Kind

Patient

Reliable

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker
Location: Bridgend
Full time: 37.5 hours
Driver Licence: Manual licence required
£13.45 per hour

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, we support adults with learning disabilities and autism to live great lives. As one of the country’s largest not-for-profit organisations, we are driven by our values. Everything we do places the people we support at the heart of their support ensuring they have choice, control, and opportunities to thrive.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and our colleagues benefit from award-winning training, career development programmes, wellbeing support, and a fantastic range of rewards. When you join Dimensions, you join a team that genuinely cares and works in partnership to make a real difference every day.

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

Join our team in a rewarding support role, you will be supporting 2:1 during the day where you'll be supporting a gentleman in his 60s to live life to the full and enjoy the things that matter most to him.

We're looking for Support Workers who can help maintain this positive environment by building a trusting relationship and respecting his need for personal space and independence. Taking the time to understand his preferences, routines and communication style will be key to providing great support.

You’ll support him with daily living tasks, personal care, mobility assistance and helping him stay safe and well. He uses a wheelchair and adapted bath, You'll also receive specialist training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to help you confidently support him when he experiences periods of distress.

The most rewarding part of the role is helping him enjoy the activities he loves. On his best days, you might support him to attend a football match, go bowling, visit Pedal Power, enjoy a drive in his car, or spend time at home listening to Abba or watching steam trains on the television. He enjoys light-hearted banter, has a great sense of humour, and appreciates support from people who are patient, proactive and happy to follow his lead.

Shifts: 9am-3pm/3pm-9pm/3pm-11pm with a sleep in then 7am-3pm the next day (1 sleep shift per week)

About you

You don't need previous experience in care, just the right values. We're looking for someone who is kind, patient, reliable, and passionate about helping others live fulfilling lives.

You'll enjoy building meaningful relationships, celebrating achievements, and supporting people to be as independent as possible. Whether you're helping someone learn a new skill, enjoy a day out, or simply have a great day, you'll bring positivity and encouragement to everything you do.

You'll be a great team player, willing to learn, and confident communicating with the people we support, their families, and colleagues. Being calm, adaptable, and able to use your initiative will help you thrive in this role.

Basic IT skills are required, as you'll use digital systems to complete training and record support notes.

Most importantly, you'll share our values of respect, inclusion, ambition, and courage, helping create a warm, supportive environment where people can live the life they choose.

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
• 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.

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

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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