Join Our Team as a Support Worker in BA14
Location: Trowbridge , BA14 (Just a 3min Drive From Trowbridge Train Station)
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Pay Rate: £12.83 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Setting: 4 residents – 2 males and 2 females, aged 30s to 50s
Support Needs: Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), PEG feeding, suction, epilepsy (managed with medication)
Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Automatic Friendly)
Are you enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for caring and energetic Support Workers to join our team in BA14, supporting four incredible individuals with complex needs in a warm, person-centred environment.
What Makes This Role Special?
Each person you’ll support has their own unique personality and interests. You’ll be part of a team that helps them live life to the fullest—whether that’s through music, video games, swimming, or exploring new places.
- Hydrotherapy and swimming – You’ll need to be comfortable in the water
- Exploring new interests – From holidays to hobbies, we’re always looking for ways to enrich lives
- Music and gaming – Creating fun, engaging moments every day
What Will You Be Doing?
- Providing personal care with dignity and respect
- Using hoists and supporting wheelchair users confidently
- Assisting with PEG feeding and suction for two individuals
- Preparing meals and administering medication
- Supporting individuals in daily routines, activities, and outings
- Working closely with families to ensure consistent, high-quality care
Shift Patterns
We offer a range of shifts to suit different lifestyles:
- Day Shifts: 7am – 4pm / 4pm – 10pm
- Long Day Sleeps: 9am – 9am the following day (Includes Sleep-In)
- Sleep-In Shifts: 10pm – 7am
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking Support Workers who are:
- Enthusiastic and outgoing, with a positive mindset
- Hardworking and reliable, with good timekeeping
- Team players, able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively
- Comfortable swimming and engaging in active support
- Confident drivers (automatic licence preferred)
Experience in care is beneficial but not essential—we’re looking for people with the right attitude and a genuine passion for supporting others.
Family Involvement
Families are actively involved and value strong communication with the care team. You’ll be part of a supportive network that works together to provide the best possible care.
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!
