Lead Support Worker

Dimensions; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay (£50 per night)

Job summary

Dimensions in Weymouth is seeking a Lead Support Worker to deliver person-centred support across Weymouth homes, reporting to the Locality Manager and leading by example.

You will work 37.5 hours per week on a rota, with early and late shifts, sleep-ins (£50 per night) and occasional weekends. A full UK driving licence and own car are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Committed to person-centred support and inclusion.
• Leads with integrity, compassion, and accountability.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities/autism (or similar).
• Confident supporting colleagues and stepping into a leadership role.
• Able to work flexibly across services when needed.
• Resident in or near West Dorset/Weymouth area.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Person-centred support

Lead with integrity

Leadership

Disability support experience

Flexible across services

West Dorset/Weymouth area

Job description

Lead Support Worker - Weymouth (DT4)

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.

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

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.

• 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

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