Lead Support Worker

Dim/24138
£14.45 Per Hour
Dorchester
England, South West England, Dorset
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: October 12, 2026
Lead Support Worker

Lead Support Worker - Weymouth (DT4)

Full UK Driving Licence and own car is essential for this role

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)

Make a Difference Every Day

At Dimensions, we believe in supporting people to live the lives they choose. We are now looking for a passionate and motivated Lead Support Worker to join our team in Weymouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career—leading by example, supporting colleagues, and making a real difference in people’s lives.

About the Role

Working accross multiple seetings in the Weymouth area.  Reporting to Registered Locality Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the homes, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is consistently delivered.

You will:

  • Lead by example to deliver outstanding support
  • Empower the people we support to live fulfilling, independent lives
  • Support colleagues through supervisions and 1-2-1s
  • Work collaboratively with the management team
  • Occasionally support with off-rota administrative tasks
  • Be flexible to work across other homes within the locality if required

Working Pattern:

Mixture of shifts:7:00am – 2:30pm & 2:30pm – 10:00pm

Sleep-in shifts required (£50 per night) and alternate weekends
 

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is passionate about person-centred support and inclusion
  • Leads with integrity, compassion, and accountability
  • Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities/autism (or similar)
  • Is confident supporting colleagues and stepping into a leadership role
  • Can work flexibly across services when needed
  • Lives in (or near) the West Dorset/Weymouth area

Rewards that make a difference

  • A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
  • Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
  • 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

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
  • 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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