Support Worker - No experience required
Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Bloomfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Support Worker - No experience required
£13
Dimensions (UK) Ltd., Bloomfield, Bath and North East Somerset
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 10 Jun | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: e02b49a299bd448eb86d0d99c85676f5
Location ref: Bloomfield, Bath and North East Somerset
Full Job Description
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
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., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .
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.
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., 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, 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 .
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.