Relief Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Weymouth, Dorchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Salary advance scheme (up to 50% of E…

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. is seeking flexible Relief Support Workers to join our teams across Weymouth & Dorchester. You will provide personalised support to people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, assisting with daily routines, meals, medication and personal care.

Travel between sites may be required. The role offers relief work with varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. A full UK driving licence is preferred, and Dimensions supports reasonable adjustments and

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism or other complex needs.
• Comfortable with personal care, meal prep and medication administration as required.
• Willingness to travel between Weymouth & Dorchester areas for different sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to people with a range of support needs.
• Support daily routines, personal care, meals and appointments.
• Assist with mobility, communication and participation in activities.
• Deliver care across waking nights, days and shifts as needed.
• Support across weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Flexible

Night shifts

Reliable

Team player

Driver licence

Job description

We're looking for flexible, enthusiastic and reliable Relief Support Workers to join our teams across Weymouth & Dorchester. As a Relief Support Worker, you'll provide personalised support to people with a range of support needs, including people with learning disabilities, autistic people, people with physical disabilities and complex support needs. No two days are the same. You could be supporting someone with daily routines, preparing meals, administering medication, supporting personal care, attending appointments, or supporting people to do the things that matter to them. Support may include:

• Supporting independence and choice
• Supporting people with their personal care
• Meal preparation and healthy routines
• Medication administration
• Mobility support
• Supporting communication and individual goals
• Supporting people to take part in hobbies, interests and experiences they enjoy

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants the flexibility of relief work while making a meaningful difference. We're particularly keen to hear from people who can:

• Work waking nights, days and sleep in shifts.
• Pick up shifts at short notice when additional support is needed
• Provide cover during school holidays, Christmas and other peak annual leave periods
• Support across weekends and bank holidays
• Travel to different support settings across the Weymoth & Dorchester area when required
• 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.

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.

• Flexible and dependable
• Enthusiastic about working nights and varied shift patterns
• Happy to pick up additional shifts when available
• Comfortable adapting to different support settings and teams
• Caring, positive and reliable
• A strong communicator
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Keen to learn and develop new skills
• A driver with a full UK manual driving licence

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. As a Relief Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of support settings, gain valuable experience, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives while enjoying the flexibility that relief work can offer.

Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your contribution is valued. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you. Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 - our eighth consecutive year of recognition. 'Making a difference in people's lives - and the joy that brings.'- Current Support Worker

Hours: Bank / Relief / 0-Hours Contract Pay: £13.30-£14.43 per hour (depending on the home you are working in) + 12.07% holiday pay accrual Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence Essential, Whether you're looking for additional income alongside another role, returning to support work, or seeking flexible hours that fit around other commitments, we'd love to hear from you.

• Opportunities for career progression
• 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