Support Worker

Dimensions

  • Radstock, Somerset
  • £14.11 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Radstock (BA3)Location: Radstock, BA3 (Just a 7min Drive from Dragonfly Leisure Midsomer Norton)
Pay Rate: £14.11 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Shifts Available:
  • Long Day with Sleep-In: 9:00 AM – 9:00 AM (next day)
  • 2:1 Support: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (daily), 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Thursdays)
  • Sleep-In Shifts: 1–2 per week
Driver Requirement: Auto-friendly licence essentialWho Will You Be Supporting?You’ll be supporting a gentleman in his 30s who lives with autism, a learning disability, and sensory processing difficulties. He has a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plan in place, and training will be provided to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role.Support is provided on a 1:1 basis, with 2:1 support every day between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM.What Are His Interests?This gentleman is full of energy, humour, and affection. He thrives on being active and enjoys:
  • Cycling with support staff
  • Swimming and archery (he’s very skilled!)
  • Walks, shopping trips, and days out
  • Holidays to the Forest of Dean
  • Hot tubs and outdoor activities
  • Sensory contact and being part of conversations
He’s very sociable, loves a good laugh, and enjoys feeling included in what’s going on around him. His family is very involved and visits regularly, with strong partnership working in place.What Will You Be Doing?As a Support Worker, you’ll be:
  • Providing Personal Care: Supporting with daily routines and hygiene
  • Promoting Independence: Encouraging choice and autonomy in daily life
  • Supporting Behavioural Needs: Following a PBS plan and using positive behaviour support strategies (training provided)
  • Planning Activities: Creatively supporting new experiences and community engagement
  • Building Relationships: Creating a sense of safety, trust, and consistency
  • Working Collaboratively: Communicating with family and professionals
What Are We Looking For?We’re looking for someone who is:
  • Patient & Enthusiastic: Brings calm energy and positivity to every shift
  • Active & Outgoing: Comfortable cycling and supporting a busy, on-the-go lifestyle
  • Self-Aware & Considered: Understands the importance of tone, presence, and routine
  • Creative & Proactive: Brings fresh ideas and thoughtful planning to each day
  • Driver: Auto-friendly licence essential for community access
Experience with behaviours of distress and PBS is desirable, but not essential—we’ll provide full training if you share our values.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!

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