Support Worker

D019616
£13.26 Per Hour
Poundbury
England, South West England, Dorset
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: October 13, 2026
Support Worker

About Dimensions

You can bring your whole self to work and be celebrated for it. Inclusion, respect, and practical support ensure you feel seen, supported, and valued, so you can thrive alongside the people we support.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

About the role

You’ll be joining a friendly and lively team in a supported-living setting, home to five gents aged 40–60, living across four neighbouring flats. They’re a sociable group who enjoy a mix of independence, routine, and community activities.

Who You’ll Support

Two independent gents who manage most daily tasks with minimal support and three individuals who enjoy structured activities such as:

  • Day services
  • Swimming
  • Dance, arts and crafts
  • Pub lunches
  • Car boot sales
  • Home-based activities

Communication & Support Needs

  • Limited verbal communication — Makaton is used
  • Prompting with personal care rather than full assistance
  • Very mobile individuals who enjoy being out and about
  • Use of public transport is part of daily life and activities

About you

  • Compassionate, reliable full-time Support Workers
  • Comfortable working variety of shifts including long-days, sleep-ins and alternate weekends. Sleep in payments are £50 per sleep in, which equates to an additional £2,400 per annum sleep in payments (based on 48 weeks of the year).
  • Someone sociable who enjoys community activities and supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives

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.

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.
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

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