Lead Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Enhanced DBS paid for

Salary advance

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. is seeking a passionate Lead Support Worker to join our Weymouth team. You will lead by example, delivering person-centred support and empowering people to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Reporting to the Registered Locality Manager, you will supervise colleagues through 1-2-1s, collaborate with the management team, and cover occasional administrative tasks. Sleep-in shifts and weekend work are part of the pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centred support to people with learning disabilities/autism or similar.
• Ability to lead, support colleagues, and step into a leadership role.
• Willingness to work across services and shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to deliver outstanding support.
• Empower the people we support to live fulfilling, independent lives.
• Supervise colleagues through 1-2-1s and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with the management team to maintain high quality care.
• Assist with off-rota administrative tasks as needed.
• Be flexible to support across homes within the locality.

Skills

Lead by example

Person-centred support

Supervision

Team leadership

Job description

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.

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. You will:

• 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
  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. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.