Job Description
Support Worker - Trowbridge (BA14)
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
£13.45 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Auto)
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.
"Love seeing small differences make big changes."
- Current Support Worker
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About the role
We're looking for enthusiastic, positive and reliable Support Workers to join our team in Trowbridge (BA14), supporting four individuals (two men and two women aged 30s-50s) with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex health needs.
This is a highly rewarding role where you'll provide 1:1 and 2:1 support, helping people live fulfilling, active and meaningful lives. You'll be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, energy and a proactive approach.
Who you will be supporting
You'll support four individuals with a range of complex needs, including:
Profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)
PEG feeding (for two individuals)
Epilepsy (managed with medication)
Suction and additional health care needs
Support needs include:
Personal care
Hoist use and manual handling
Wheelchair support for all individuals
Support with eating and PEG feeding
Medication administration
Interests & lifestyle
The people you'll support enjoy living active and engaging lives, including:
Hydrotherapy and swimming
Exploring new activities and interests
Music, sensory play and interactive experiences
Video games and relaxation time
Community outings and day trips
Opportunities for holidays and new experiences
This is a lively, engaging environment where creativity, energy and enthusiasm make a real difference.
What you will be doing
Your role will be varied, hands-on and meaningful, including:
Providing high-quality personal care and support
Supporting complex health needs (full training provided)
Using hoists and supporting mobility safely
Preparing meals and supporting feeding requirements
Administering medication
Supporting activities, outings and hydro sessions
Encouraging engagement, comfort and wellbeing
Working closely with your team to deliver consistent care
Shift patterns
This is a 37.5-hour role with a mix of shifts:
7:00am - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Long day + sleep-in: 9:00am - 9:00am (next day)
Sleep-in: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)
Rotas are provided in advance to support work-life balance.
About you
You'll be a great fit if you are:
Enthusiastic, positive and proactive
A strong team player who supports others
Compassionate and patient
Comfortable supporting personal care and complex needs
Willing to learn specialist skills such as PEG feeding and suction
Someone who enjoys being active and involved
Reliable with good timekeeping
Comfortable swimming and supporting hydro activities
A confident driver (auto)
Experience is helpful but not essential - full training is provided.
Family involvement
Families are involved in the lives of the people we support, so building respectful and positive relationships is an important part of the role.
Rewards that make a difference
A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work
Flexible shift patterns to support your needs
30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
Opportunities for career progression
Supported Learn to Drive scheme (up to 30 lessons + tests paid for)
Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% of earned pay before payday
High Street discounts (shopping, entertainment, dining, gyms)
Life Assurance and Company Pension
Industry-leading training
Enhanced DBS paid for by us
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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.
If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy at the onboarding stage.
As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.
We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all recruitment communications.
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