Support Worker


Company:	Dimensions
Salary:	£14.66 - £14.66
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chippenham, SN15 1AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	21 Aug 2026

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Summary

Support Worker - Chippenham (SN15)

Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available (37.5 hours per week)

£14.66 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift

Driver Requirement: Use of own car with business insurance - mileage paid

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.

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

About the role

We're looking for a creative, resilient and positive Support Worker to join our team in Chippenham (SN15), supporting a young man with additional needs who lives independently in his own home.

This is a truly unique, relationship-based role where you'll support someone to maintain independence while living a full and active life. You'll need to know when to step in and when to step back — building trust, confidence and mutual respect.

Who you will be supporting

You'll be supporting a sociable and independent young man who enjoys a wide range of interests, including:

- Walking and tracking his steps

- Bus rides and car journeys

- Trips to the pub and local town

- Music, playing instruments and attending live music events

- Folk music festivals and Open Mic performances

- Visiting car boot sales and county shows

- Interest in emergency services and related events

- Watching traffic from favourite viewpoints

- Using his computer

- Travelling abroad with family

This is a dynamic role that perfectly suits someone who enjoys variety, routine and meaningful engagement.

What you will be doing

You'll provide person-centred support that balances independence and safety, including:

- Supporting daily routines, personal care and household tasks

- Encouraging independence and respecting personal space

- Supporting community activities, hobbies and social events

- Building a strong, trusting and positive relationship

- Being flexible and responsive to changing needs

- Occasionally working across nearby services to share knowledge and experience

Shift patterns

Flexible shifts available, including:

- 9:00am - 2:30pm

- Long day + sleep-in: 9:00am - 9:00am (next day)

- Evening + sleep-in: 2:30pm - 9:00am (next day)

Sleep-ins are paid at £50 per night.

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

About you

You'll be a great fit if you are:

- Creative, resilient and able to think on your feet

- Respectful of independence and personal boundaries

- Positive, engaging and confident

- Flexible and adaptable

- A strong communicator and relationship builder

- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

- A driver (Essential especially if using your own car with business insurance)

Experience is helpful, but not essential — full training will be provided.

Why this role stands out

This is a rare opportunity to work in a 1:1 independent living setting, where you can:

- Build a meaningful, long-term relationship

- Support someone to live life on their terms

- Be part of a flexible, person-centred approach

- Enjoy a varied, engaging and rewarding role

Rewards that make a difference

- A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work

- Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs

- 30 days' paid annual leave (including public holidays - pro rata)

- Opportunities for career progression

- Mileage paid for work travel

- Supported Learn to Drive scheme (where applicable)

- Salary advance scheme - access up to 50% earned pay before payday

- High Street discounts (shopping, dining, entertainment, gyms)

- Life Assurance and Company Pension

- Industry-leading training

- Enhanced DBS paid for by us

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- 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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