Communication-Jobs in Großbritannien

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Bath (BA1)
Location:Bath, BA1 (In The Swainswick Area – Just a 13min Drive from Royal United Hospital, Bath)
Pay Rate:£14.11 per hour (Higher rate due to complex health needs)
Sleep-In Shifts:£50 per night
Hours:Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Shifts:

• 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Long Days: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Sleep-In: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (paid to sleep) + day rate until 11:30 AM

Driver Requirement:Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Essential – you’ll be driving a large mobility vehicle)

Are you creative, compassionate, and ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for Support Workers to join our vibrant team in Bath, supporting eight incredible individuals with high and complex needs to live fulfilling, joyful lives.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You’ll be supportingeight adults (six men and two women)aged between 40 and 60, each with unique personalities and support needs. This is a dynamic and rewarding environment where you’ll provide both 1:1 and 2:1 support.

The individuals you’ll support have:

• High and complex needs, including epilepsy, PEG feeding, and communication challenges
• Guidance from Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)for safe and effective support
• Diverse preferences—some love holding hands, others prefer space; some enjoy quiet, others thrive in social settings

Family involvement is present, and cultural sensitivity is essential, especially around dietary needs for individuals from Muslim backgrounds.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Support Worker, you’ll be:

• Providing Personal Care:Supporting with all aspects of hygiene and mobility
• Following SALT Guidelines:Ensuring safe feeding and communication support
• Medication Administration:Including support for epilepsy and PEG feeding
• Engaging in Activities:Music, arts and crafts, baking, sensory room sessions, and garden time
• Promoting Independence:Encouraging choice, creativity, and confidence
• Building Relationships:Reading body language, understanding individual preferences, and working closely with families

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Positive & Driven:Brings energy and initiative to every shift
• Creative & Musical:Musical skills are a bonus—our residents love music!
• Observant & Patient:Able to read body language and respond with empathy
• Team-Oriented:Works well with others and values collaboration
• Culturally Aware:Sensitive to dietary and cultural needs
• Driver:Comfortable driving a mobility minibus (manual licence required)

Experience with complex care and Positive Behaviour Support is ideal, but full training will be provided.

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!