Support Worker

Support Worker – Radstock (BA3)

Start 2026 with purpose. Make every day matter.

Location: Radstock, BA3 (7 mins from Dragonfly Leisure, Midsomer Norton)
Pay Rate: £14.21 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time
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 7 years in a row.

“Love seeing small differences make big changes.”
Current Support Worker

About the Role

You’ll be supporting a gentleman in his 50s with learning disabilities and autism who thrives on routine, enjoys friendly conversation, and values consistent, respectful relationships. Support is primarily 1:1, with some 2:1 sessions during the week, and includes lone-working during sleep-ins and long-day shifts.

Shifts include:

  • Long Day with Sleep-In: 10:00 AM – 10:00 AM (next day)
  • 2:1 support (Mon, Wed, Fri): 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • 1–2 sleep-in shifts per week

His interests include socialising, coffee and lunch trips, shopping at B&M, and maintaining a structured daily routine.

This role is a great fit if you’re interested in psychology, behavioural support, or want a meaningful, people-focused career with real impact.

About You

You’ll bring warmth, patience, and confidence—especially in moments where someone may be distressed. You’ll be self-aware in your tone and timing, creative in planning activities, and attentive to the routines that help this gentleman feel secure.

We’re looking for someone who is:
• Calm and confident in challenging situations
• Observant, patient, and consistent
• Creative and proactive with new ideas
• Detail-oriented and structured
• A driver with an auto-friendly licence (essential)

(Experience with behaviours of distress or PROACT-SCIPr-UK is desirable, but full training is provided.)

Rewards That Make a Difference

• A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit 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, funded)
• Salary advance scheme – access up to 50% of 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(mandatory wording)

• 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 of the driving licence 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 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Advertiser
Dimensions (UK) Ltd
Reference
D019353
Employer
Dimensions (UK) Ltd
Network Category
Contract Type
Industry Sector
Town
Radstock
Salary and benefits
£14.21 Per Hour
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