Support Worker, Home Care
Listed on 2026-09-19
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Healthcare
Home Care, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care
Dim/24117
£13.45 - £13.45 Per Hour
Bath
England, South West England, Somerset
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date:
September 30, 2026
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week £13.45 per hour Driver Requirement:
Full UK Driving Licence (Auto-friendly) - must be comfortable driving a mobility vehicle (no larger than a 4x4)
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.
Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for the 8thyear in a row.
We’re looking for an energetic, positive and proactive Support Worker to join our welcoming team in BA1. You’ll support four adults in their 40s - three women and one man with learning disabilities, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and well-managed epilepsy.
This is an active, engaging home where every day offers opportunities to build meaningful connections, support independence and create joyful moments.
Who you will be supportingYou’ll support individuals who enjoy busy, fulfilling lifestyles and love getting out and about. Each person has unique needs, strengths and interests, and your support will help them live safely, confidently and with dignity.
Support includes:- 1:1 and 2:1 support
- Core shared support depending on activities and routines
- Personal care
- Hoist use for three people
- Wheelchair support - all four individuals
- Support with eating and meal preparation
- Medication administration
This lively home enjoys:
- Music and cinema
- Bowling and clubs
- Accessible trips into town and cafés
- Visiting family
- Seasonal celebrations and various events.
- Lots of smiles, cheekiness and humour
You’ll join a team that values warmth, connection and making every day matter.
Shift patternsThis is a 37.5-hour role worked across a variety of shifts, including sleep-ins:
- 7:00am - 3:00pm
- 3:00pm - 10:00pm
- 10:00am - 10:00am (next day) - includes sleep-in
- Sleep-in: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)
Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
About youTo thrive in this role, you will be:
- Energetic and proactive
- Friendly, positive and a strong team player
- Capable of using initiative and adapting to changing needs
- Comfortable driving a mobility vehicle
- Patient, kind and values-driven
- A good communicator
- Someone who enjoys a busy home with lots of interaction
Experience in care is welcome but not essential - full training is provided.
What makes this role special?This is a warm, sociable and active home where people enjoy connecting, laughing and experiencing new things. You’ll support individuals who:
- Love music and movies
- Enjoy clubs and bowling
- Take part in fun, accessible community outings
- Value family, staff and celebrations
- Have big personalities and great senses of humour
You’ll be part of a supportive team that embraces creativity, positivity and purpose.
Rewards that make a difference- A competitive pay rate with uplift for any overtime you choose to work
- 30 days' annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
- Buy and sell holiday options
- Funded accredited qualifications through Aspire & Dimensions Academy
- Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% of earned pay before payday
- Bike to Work scheme
- Discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment and gym memberships
- £200 refer-a-friend bonus
- Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.
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