Support Worker – Bath (BA2)
Location: Bath, BA2 (Just a 2min drive from National Trust - Prior Park Landscape Garden)
Pay Rate: £12.83 (£50 Per Sleep In Shift)
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Driver Requirement: Manual licence required – must be comfortable driving a mobility minibus
Support Ratio: 1:1 and 2:1 support
Are you someone who’s caring, confident, and full of empathy? Do you enjoy working as part of a team while also being confident to work independently? We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our team in Bath, supporting three wonderful ladies aged 30s to 60s in a warm and active home environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s eager to learn, enjoys being outdoors, and wants to make a real difference in people’s lives.
About the People You’ll Be Supporting
Each lady has her own unique personality and interests, and they love:
- Going for walks and visiting parks
- Trips to the theatre, cinema, and safari parks
- Listening to music – especially The Beatles and 60s classics
- Watching YouTube, SpongeBob, and Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Shopping and eating out
One individual uses a wheelchair full-time, another uses one when out and about, and one experiences behaviours of distress. Epilepsy support is required for one person, and personal care is part of the role.
Your Role
You’ll be providing person-centred support that includes:
- Personal care and medication administration (including epilepsy support)
- Meal preparation and support with daily routines
- Encouraging independence and social engagement
- Supporting with mobility and outings
- Working collaboratively with a team and communicating effectively
You’ll need to be confident, compassionate, and bring a positive energy to each day. A good sense of humour and a caring nature are essential.
Shift Patterns
- Day Shifts: 7:30am – 7:00pm / 8:00am – 9:00pm
- Long Day + Sleep-In: 11:00am – 11:00am the following day (includes sleep-in hours paid at rest rate from 11:00pm – 7:00am)
- Sleep-In Shifts: 11:00pm – 7:00am (Paid To Sleep)
Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking Support Workers who are:
- Caring and empathetic, with a genuine passion for supporting others
- Hardworking and reliable, with attention to detail
- Team players, who also feel confident working alone
- Eager to learn, with a proactive and flexible approach
- Manual drivers, comfortable driving a mobility vehicle
Experience is helpful but not essential – full training will be provided.
Family Involvement
Some family members are actively involved and value strong communication with the support team. You’ll be part of a caring and collaborative environment.
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.
- Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
- 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!
