Female Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid Annual Leave

Career progression

Training and DBS paid for

Flexible shift patterns

Salary uplift for overtime

Life Assurance and Pension

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. is seeking Female Support Workers in Weymouth to assist a woman in her 30s with learning disabilities who uses a wheelchair. You will work with a teammate to enable independent living, supporting activities you both enjoy while receiving full training.

Roles include personal care, meal prep, shopping, and finances, with full-time and part-time shifts. We offer generous paid leave and progression opportunities, plus a commitment to inclusion and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting someone with learning disabilities is desirable.
• Gender requirement is explained in the job ad and training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and daily living support.
• Cooking and meal preparation.
• Shopping and budgeting assistance.
• Managing finances and bills.
• Helping access community activities and hobbies.

Skills

Personal care

Driving licence

Compassionate care

Tools

None

Job description

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, and where your presence truly matters, this could be the perfect fit. We're seeking a Female Support Worker to join our team in the Melcombe Regis area of Weymouth, supporting a woman in her 30s who has learning disabilities and lives in her own home. You'll work alongside another Female Support Worker to support her to live a full, independent, and joyful life. She uses a wheelchair to mobilise and enjoys an active routine filled with the things she loves, including:

• Swimming and Aquafit at 1610 in Dorchester
• Dance classes
• Trips out for coffee and people-watching
• Listening to music
• Regular visits with family

A Person-Centred Approach This lady does not use words to communicate, but she expresses herself clearly through vocalisations, body language, and eye contact. If you haven't supported someone who communicates in this way before, that's absolutely fine - full, high-quality training is provided.

What Your Role Involves

• Personal care
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Shopping
• Managing finances
• Supporting her to access the community and enjoy her favourite activities

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities - Shift patterns are 8am - 3 pm or 3 pm - 9pm FULL UK/EU Driving Licence required (Automatic)

You deserve a workplace where you can bring your whole self, feel genuinely valued, and be celebrated for who you are. At Dimensions, inclusion and respect aren't just words - they shape every interaction. You'll be supported, encouraged, and empowered to thrive, right 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.

• 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, 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
• Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• 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.