Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Peasedown St John, Bath (BA2)Location: Bath, BA2 (Just a 2min Walk from the Meeting Place Coffee Shop in Bath)Pay Rate: £12.83 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shiftHours: Full-Time or Part-TimeShifts Available:Early: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PMLate: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PMDay: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM / 8:00 AM – 6:30 PMSleep-In: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AMDriver Requirement: Auto-friendly licence essentialWho Will You Be Supporting?You’ll be supporting six individuals (five gentlemen and one lady), aged between their 20s and 60s, each living in their own self-contained flat within a shared supported living setting.The people you’ll support live with a range of conditions including:AutismLearning disabilitiesCerebral palsyEpilepsyBehaviours of distress (three individuals have PBS plans in place)Support is provided on a minimum 1:1 basis, with no core shared support, meaning your role will be highly personalised and relationship-focused.What Are Their Interests?This is a dynamic and sociable group who love to stay active and engaged. Their interests include:Walking, bowling, and archeryPlane spotting and going out for dinnerMusic sessions, singing, and musicalsSpending time with friends and staffCooking (with supervision), cleaning, and getting involved in daily routinesThey enjoy building relationships with new people and thrive on encouragement, structure, and meaningful engagement. Family involvement is strong, and you’ll be part of a team that values those connections.What Will You Be Doing?As a Support Worker, you’ll be:Providing Personal Care: Varying levels of support depending on individual needsPromoting Independence: Encouraging choice, autonomy, and skill-buildingSupporting Communication: Adapting your approach to meet individual needsCooking & Meal Prep: Supporting healthy eating and following SALT plansAdministering Medication: Including rescue medication for epilepsyFollowing PBS Plans: Supporting individuals with behaviours of distress (training provided)Lone Working: Confidently managing shifts independently while staying connected to the wider teamWhat Are We Looking For?We’re looking for someone who is:Confident & Responsible: Comfortable lone working and taking ownershipPatient & Kind: Brings calm, values-led support to every interactionOrganised & Detail-Oriented: Manages time and tasks effectivelyDynamic & Person-Centred: Adapts support to suit each individualDriver: Auto-friendly licence essential for community accessWhether you’re experienced or new to support work, we’ll provide all the training you need to thrive.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 InformationImmediate 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 doSalary / Benefits:£12.83 Per Hour #J-18808-Ljbffr