Support Worker in Radstock

We're looking for an enthusiastic, active and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Radstock (BA3), supporting a gentleman in his 30s with autism, a learning disability and sensory processing differences.

This is a dedicated 1:1 support role, with additional 2:1 support provided daily, helping him enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle while providing consistency, reassurance and personalised support.

He has a great sense of humour, enjoys spending time with people he knows and trusts, and loves being out and about. No two days are the same, and you'll spend much of your time supporting him to enjoy the activities and experiences he loves.

He enjoys:

• Walking and exploring new places

• Shopping trips

• Cycling

• Swimming

• Archery

• Outdoor activities

• Holidays, including annual trips to Centre Parcs and the Forest of Dean

• Relaxing in hot tubs and enjoying outdoor spaces

• Spending time with people he knows well

He is affectionate, sociable and enjoys close connections with the people who support him. Building a trusting and consistent relationship is an important part of the role.

Support includes:

• Supporting him with his personal care

• Meal preparation and encouraging healthy eating

• Administering medication

• Supporting sensory needs and routines

• Following Positive Behaviour Support guidance

• Supporting him to maintain an active lifestyle

• Supporting him to do the things that matter to him

• Working closely with family members and colleagues to provide consistent support

Family involvement is a significant part of this role, and you'll work in partnership with relatives to help provide the best possible support.

• Long day with sleep-in: 9:00am - 9:00am the following day

• 2:1 support: 9:00am - 8:00pm

• Thursday 2:1 support: 9:00am - 9:00pm

• Between 1-2 sleep-ins per week (£50 paid per sleep-in)

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

Location: Radstock (BA3)

Hours: Part Time - 30 Hours per Week

You'll be a great fit if you're:

• Patient, caring and compassionate

• Outgoing and enthusiastic

• Active and energetic

• Comfortable supporting cycling, swimming and outdoor activities

• Someone who enjoys being out and about

• A good communicator with a positive sense of humour

• Able to build trusting relationships

• Comfortable working closely with family members and colleagues

• Reliable and committed to providing consistent support

Experience is not essential, but a willingness to learn, positive attitude and commitment to supporting people well are essential.

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work

• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)

• Opportunities for career progression

• Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)

• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday

• High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)

• Life Assurance and Company Pension

• Industry leading training

• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

• 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.

• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.

• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.

• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

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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.