Job Description
Support Worker - Peasedown St John, Bath (BA2)
Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available
£13.45 per hour (+ £50 per sleep-in)
Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (auto-friendly, essential)
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.
We're proud to be accredited as a Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row.
"Loved the way the job role on some days doesn't feel like work at all!"
- Current Support Worker
About the role
We're looking for warm, confident and proactive Support Workers to join our team in Peasedown St John, Bath (BA2).
You'll support six individuals (five gentlemen and one lady) aged 20s-60s, each living in their own self-contained flat within a supported living service. With no core shared support, this is a truly person-centred role, allowing you to build meaningful one-to-one relationships and tailor your approach to each individual.
This is a diverse and rewarding service supporting people with:
Autism
Learning disabilities
Cerebral palsy
Epilepsy
Behaviours of distress (supported through PBS plans)
Who you will be supporting
Each person you support has their own unique routine, interests and personality. They enjoy a rich, active lifestyle, including:
Walking, bowling and archery
Plane spotting and dining out
Music sessions, singing and musicals
Cooking, cleaning and daily routines
Spending time with friends, staff and loved ones
Family involvement is strong, and you'll play an important role in maintaining positive, respectful relationships with them.
What you will be doing
Your role will be varied, meaningful and focused on supporting independence, including:
Providing personal care based on individual needs
Supporting daily living skills and routines
Preparing meals and following SALT guidance where required
Administering medication, including epilepsy protocols
Following Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
Supporting communication in ways that suit each individual
Encouraging independence, confidence and life skills
Working independently (lone working) while remaining connected to your team
Shift patterns
Shifts are worked flexibly and include:
Early: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Late: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Day: 10:00am - 6:30pm / 8:00am - 6:30pm
Sleep-in: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)
Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
About you
You'll be a great fit if you are:
Confident and comfortable with lone working
Kind, patient and calm in your approach
Organised and able to follow routines with attention to detail
Proactive and person-centred
A strong communicator who adapts their approach
Reliable and motivated to make a difference
A driver (auto-friendly licence essential)
Experience is helpful but not essential - full training will be provided to support your development.
Rewards that make a difference
A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work
Flexible shift patterns to support your work-life balance
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, retail and entertainment discounts
Life Assurance and Company Pension
Industry-leading training
Enhanced DBS paid for by us
Apply now
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.
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 of our recruitment communications.
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