Job Description

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 or Part-Time
Shifts Available:

• 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
• Sleep-In Shifts: 1-2 per week

Driver Requirement: Auto-Friendly Full UK Driving Licence Essential
Who Will You Be Supporting?
You'll be supporting a gentleman in his 50s who lives with learning disabilities and autism. He thrives on routine, enjoys being part of a team, and values meaningful, respectful relationships with those around him.
Support is provided on a 1:1 basis, with some 2:1 support during the week. This is a lone-working role during sleep-ins and long days.
What Are His Interests?
This gentleman has a great sense of humour and loves a bit of banter. He enjoys:

• Being social and involved in conversations
• Trips out for coffee and cake or lunch
• Browsing B&M and other local shops
• Maintaining a structured routine that gives him a sense of security

He's worked hard to build confidence in getting out and about, and your support will help him continue to grow. His family is closely involved--his sister calls every Sunday and his mum visits monthly.
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
• Managing Behaviours of Distress: Using calm, confident approaches (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:

• Calm & Confident: Able to remain composed in challenging situations
• Self-Aware & Considered: Understands the importance of tone, timing, and presence
• Creative & Proactive: Brings fresh ideas and thoughtful planning to each day
• Detail-Oriented: Pays close attention to routines and individual preferences
• Driver: Auto-friendly licence essential for community access

Experience with behaviours of distress and PROACT-SCIPr-UK 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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