Support Worker

Support Worker / Carer

Trowbridge

£ 13 Per Hour

Permanent, Full time

Desirable Skills

Support Worker

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Job description

Support Worker - Trowbridge (BA14)

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
£13.45 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Auto)

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.

"Love seeing small differences make big changes."
- Current Support Worker

Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work year after year.

About the role

We're looking for enthusiastic, positive and reliable Support Workers to join our team in Trowbridge (BA14), supporting four individuals (two men and two women aged 30s-50s) with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex health needs.

This is a highly rewarding role where you'll provide 1:1 and 2:1 support, helping people live fulfilling, active and meaningful lives. You'll be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, energy and a proactive approach.

Who you will be supporting

You'll support four individuals with a range of complex needs, including:

• Profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)
• PEG feeding (for two individuals)
• Epilepsy (managed with medication)
• Suction and additional health care needs

Support needs include:

• Personal care
• Hoist use and manual handling
• Wheelchair support for all individuals
• Support with eating and PEG feeding
• Medication administration

Interests & lifestyle

The people you'll support enjoy living active and engaging lives, including:

• Hydrotherapy and swimming
• Exploring new activities and interests
• Music, sensory play and interactive experiences
• Video games and relaxation time
• Community outings and day trips
• Opportunities for holidays and new experiences

This is a lively, engaging environment where creativity, energy and enthusiasm make a real difference.

What you will be doing

Your role will be varied, hands-on and meaningful, including:

• Providing high-quality personal care and support
• Supporting complex health needs (full training provided)
• Using hoists and supporting mobility safely
• Preparing meals and supporting feeding requirements
• Administering medication
• Supporting activities, outings and hydro sessions
• Encouraging engagement, comfort and wellbeing
• Working closely with your team to deliver consistent care

Shift patterns

This is a 37.5-hour role with a mix of shifts:

• 7:00am - 4:00pm
• 4:00pm - 10:00pm
• Long day + sleep-in: 9:00am - 9:00am (next day)
• Sleep-in: 10:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)

Rotas are provided in advance to support work-life balance.

About you

You'll be a great fit if you are:

• Enthusiastic, positive and proactive
• A strong team player who supports others
• Compassionate and patient
• Comfortable supporting personal care and complex needs
• Willing to learn specialist skills such as PEG feeding and suction
• Someone who enjoys being active and involved
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Comfortable swimming and supporting hydro activities
• A confident driver (auto)

Experience is helpful but not essential - full training is provided.

Family involvement

Families are involved in the lives of the people we support, so building respectful and positive relationships is an important part of the role.

Rewards that make a difference

• A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to support 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 paid for)
• Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% of earned pay before payday
• High Street discounts (shopping, entertainment, dining, gyms)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry-leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Apply now

• 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 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 0300 303 9150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all recruitment communications.

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