Female Support Worker - Weekends

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care organization is seeking Weekend Female Support Workers in Poundbury, Dorchester. This role supports individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live independently through engaging activities. Flexible weekend shifts are available to suit your lifestyle. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive workplace for all applicants.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for career development

Enhanced DBS costs covered

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism is preferred.
• Ability to support individuals in living independently.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Support men and women to live independently in supported living flats.
• Engage individuals in meaningful activities, including arts and outdoor outings.
• Work as part of a dedicated team to provide care and support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Weekend Female Support Workers - Make a Real Difference in Poundbury, Dorchester

Flexible Weekend Shifts Available: Choose from a variety of shift patterns to suit your lifestyle:

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7:30am - 2:30pm

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8:00am - 2:00pm

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9:00am - 3:00pm

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2:30pm - 9:30pm

Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Returning to work and seeking a part-time or relief role? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

Join our dedicated team in Poundbury, where we support four men and two women with learning disabilities and autism in their own supported living flats—all within one block. As a Support Worker, you'll help them live independently and enjoy the things they love most.

From crafting clay models and cheering on football matches to beach outings, hydro pool sessions, trampolining, baking, and music—every day brings something new and meaningful.

Why Dimensions?

Dimensions is one of the UK's largest not-for-profit organizations supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. We're driven by our values, and the people we support—and their families—are at the heart of everything we do.

"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."

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that is accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2019 to 2025.

For more information, please call Jen on 07860 923416.

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached

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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 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.