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Dimensions; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay uplift

Flexible shift patterns

DBS paid for by us

Salary advance scheme

Driving lessons (Learn to Drive)

High street discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry-leading training

Sleep in payments

Job summary

Dimensions in Poundbury is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our on-site team in a lived-setting. You will assist two independent gents and three individuals with daily activities, fostering independence, routine, and community participation.

We offer flexible shifts, overtime uplift, DBS paid for by Dimensions, a salary-advance scheme, driving lessons, and access to High Street discounts. This role is full-time and on-site in DT1 3DZ.

Qualifications

• Role requires ability to support individuals with limited verbal communication and varying mobility, using person-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support two independent individuals and three others with day-to-day activities.
• Assist with community activities, transport and life skills.
• Promote safety, dignity and independence in a supported-living setting.

Skills

Sociable personality

Community support

Independence facilitation

Job description

You can bring your whole self to work and be celebrated for it. Inclusion, respect, and practical support ensure you feel seen, supported, and valued, so you can thrive 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.

About the role

You'll be joining a friendly and lively team in a supported-living setting, home to

five gents aged 40-60, living across

four neighbouring flats. They're a sociable group who enjoy a mix of independence, routine, and community activities.

Who You'll Support

Two independent gents who manage most daily tasks with minimal support and three individuals who enjoy structured activities such as:

- Day services

- Swimming

- Dance, arts and crafts

- Home-based activities

Communication & Support Needs

- Limited verbal communication — Makaton is used

- Prompting with personal care rather than full assistance

- Very mobile individuals who enjoy being out and about

- Use of public transport is part of daily life and activities

About you

full-time Support Workers

variety of shifts including

long-days with 1 sleep-in per week.

Sleep in payments are £50 per sleep in, which equates to an additional £2,400 per annum sleep in payments (based on 48 weeks of the year).

- Someone sociable who enjoys community activities and supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives

Rewards that make a difference

- A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work

- Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs

Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)

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.

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.

If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker

Company: Dimensions

Salary: £13.26 to £13.26 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Poundbury, DT1 3DZ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Sept 2026

Closing date: 9 Oct 2026