Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Radstock
Location: Westfield, Radstock (Just a 3min Drive from Westhill Sports and Social Club)
Pay Rate: £12.98 per hour (£50 per Sleep-In Shift)
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time
Shifts: 9:00 AM – 8:00/9:00 PM and 9:00 AM – 9:00 AM (with sleep-in)
Driver Requirement: Full UK or EU Driving Licence (You’ll be driving a mobility vehicle)

Are you vibrant, energetic, and ready to make a real difference? We’re looking for a confident and caring Support Worker to join a close-knit team in Radstock, supporting a young adult with learning disabilities, autism, and sensory processing needs to live a full and active life.

You’ll be supporting a sociable and fun-loving individual who thrives on routine, enjoys being out and about, and has a great sense of humour. Whether it’s walking around the local area, catching up with familiar faces, or enjoying favourite activities, every day is filled with opportunities for connection and joy.

This is a truly rewarding role where you’ll see the impact of person-centred support every single day. You’ll be welcomed into an established, supportive team and led by a passionate manager who invests in her team and values each person’s contribution.

As a Support Worker, you’ll be:

• Promoting Independence: Encouraging confidence and supporting daily living skills.
• Engaging in Activities: Supporting with community outings, social events, and meaningful routines.
• Daily Living Support: Assisting with personal care, medication, and mobility needs.
• Team Collaboration: Working 1:1 and 2:1 with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality support.
• Building Relationships: Working closely with family members who are actively involved and supportive.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Energetic & Engaging: Brings positivity and enthusiasm to every shift.
• Confident & Compassionate: Able to build trust and communicate clearly.
• Team-Oriented: Works well with others and values collaboration.
• Reliable & Responsible: Follows support plans and ensures safety and wellbeing.
• Driver: A full UK or EU driving licence is preferred to support with transport needs.

Whether you’re new to support work or have experience, we’ll provide all the training you need to thrive in this role.

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 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!