Female Support Worker in Bath inBath PUBLISHED MON 13 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Female Support Worker Job details Posting date: 13 October 2025 Salary: £12.83 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 10 November 2025 Location: Bath, BA2 0AA Remote working: On-site only Company: Dimensions Job type: Permanent Job reference: Dim/22725 Apply for this job Summary Female Support Worker - Bath (BA2) Location: Bath, BA2 (Just a 6min drive from Oldfield Park Train Station) Pay Rate: £12.83 (£50 Per Sleep In Shift) Hours: Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week) Driver Requirement: Manual licence required Applicants: Female only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2Are you looking for a role where you can bring your energy, compassion, and creativity to make a real difference? We're seeking a female Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a wonderful lady in her 60s who lives in her own home in Bath. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, working as part of a close-knit team, and supporting someone to live life on their own terms. About the Person You'll Be Supporting She's full of personality and loves: - Eating out and enjoying a drink - Getting her nails done and dressing up - she thrives on compliments and recognition - Writing poems and chatting about her beloved cat, Poppet - Watching theatre shows, TV, and DVDs - Going to her day centre once a week She has a learning disability and epilepsy (managed with buccal medication for absent seizures), and sometimes experiences behaviours of distress. She uses a walker and benefits from encouragement to stay active and engaged. Your Role You'll be providing 2:1 support and helping her with: - Personal care - Medication administration (including epilepsy support) - Daily routines and activities - Emotional support and motivation - Encouraging independence and confidence You'll need to be confident, enthusiastic, and able to bring fresh energy to each day. A bubbly personality and a warm, encouraging approach will go a long way in helping her feel supported and empowered. Shift Patterns - Day Support (2:1): 9:00am - 10:00pm - Long Day + Sleep-In: 9:00am - 9:00am the following day - Sleep-In Shift: 10:00pm - 9:00am (Sleep-in hours paid at rest rate from 11:00pm - 7:00am) Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance. What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who is: - Confident and compassionate, with a positive mindset - Energetic and engaging, able to motivate and uplift - Patient and flexible, with a calm and understanding approach - Team-oriented, ready to work collaboratively - A driver with a manual licence Experience with behaviours of distress and epilepsy is helpful, but full training will be provided. Family Involvement Her mum is very involved and values strong communication with the support team. You'll be part of a caring and consistent network that works together to provide the best possible support. 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. - Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues. - 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 2where 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! Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .