Female Support Worker - Weekends

Dimensions; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization based in Poundbury, Dorchester is seeking Weekend Female Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities and autism. In this role, you will support residents in their daily lives, ensuring they can enjoy a variety of meaningful activities. Interested applicants should be passionate about making a real difference and able to work flexible weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively support diverse needs.
• Ability to contribute to meaningful activities and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in their daily activities to promote independent living.
• Facilitate enjoyable experiences and activities for residents.
• Support residents in a variety of recreational and personal pursuits.

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:

• 7:30am – 2:30pm
• 8:00am – 2:00pm
• 9:00am – 3:00pm
• 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 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 attached job description.

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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 recognize 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 Team at 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.