Support Worker

Dimensions; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider is seeking a Support Worker in Brackla, Bridgend, to assist individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves supporting daily living activities, medication administration, and personal care, with a competitive hourly rate of £12.60 and sleep night pay of £50. Candidates must hold a full UK or EU driving license. This role offers personal fulfillment and professional growth in an inclusive environment that values diversity and employee well-being.

Benefits

On-going fully-funded training

Generous benefits

Salary advance scheme

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a full UK or EU driving licence.
• Ability to encourage and empower individuals.
• Prior experience in support work is advantageous but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support 4 ladies in Brackla with various daily activities.
• Encourage engagement in daily living skills.
• Administer medication and assist with personal care.

Skills

Full UK or EU driving licence

Ability to support with daily living skills

Medication administration

Personal care support

Mobility assistance

Job description

Support worker
Location: Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2JN
Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour; sleep nights are paid at £50 per night
Shifts Patterns - all shifts will be covered over a six week rota period: 10am-11pm sleep 7am-10am; 9am-3pm; 3pm-9pm; 9am-2pm; 9am-9pm
It is essential that you hold a full UK or EU driving licence to apply for this role

Dimensions is a leading social care provider in England and Wales, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism

At Dimensions, we believe it is who you are as a person - and the difference you can bring to lives of the people you will be supporting - that is more important than experience. Whether you are new to support work, or have supported people previously, we want to hear from you! We will give you all the training you need to be become an amazing support worker for the people you will be working with. You will find no other role more personally fulfilling, and professionally rewarding, than becoming a Support Worker with Dimensions.

About the role:

We are looking for adventurous, energetic staff to support 4 ladies, in Brackla, who live busy, busy lives! Every day will be different, and rewarding, as you encourage and empower each person to be actively engaged in every aspect of their daily lives - this will include accompanying to favoured activities, supporting with daily living skills, administering medication and supporting with personal care and mobility assistance, if needed.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 - now 7 years in a row!
On top of on-going, fully-funded training and mentoring, we offer all our colleagues generous benefits; job satisfaction and job security, genuine career prospects, and an inclusive, caring work environment that celebrates diversity, champions mental well-being, and encourages employee recognition.

Apply now or please share this vacancy with someone you think would make an amazing Support Worker!

The position will be filled as soon as the people we support have found their new support worker

Additional information:

• 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.
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• 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.