Specialist Support Worker

Beyond Limits; Sherborne; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Annual leave

Critical illness

Life insurance

Induction

Training

Career development

Make a difference

Job summary

Beyond Limits in Sherborne, Dorset, is hiring a Specialist Support Worker to help Arthur live independently at home. You'll provide companionship, assist with daily routines, and support his interests, including music and conversation, while upholding his dignity and safety.

Must hold a full UK driving licence. We offer Full-Time, Part-Time (14h), and Casual shifts, along with competitive salaries, pension, sick pay, generous holiday, training, and clear progression.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience in care is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help Arthur with everyday routines (and keep the tea flowing!)
• Enjoy chats, jokes, and legendary music sessions
• Be a companion and trusted presence in his life
• Support him to live with freedom and dignity

Skills

Kindness

Active listening

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Experience useful

Job description

Specialist Support Worker

Location: Sherborne, Dorset

Pay: 13.17 Hourly Sleepover pay (£77.78 per night) GBP

Employment Type: Full Time

Posted by: Beyond Limits

Posted Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Arthur is no ordinary guy.

He's a true music lover with a passion for 60s and 70s tunes, a wicked sense of humour, and a daily ritual of a strong cuppa and his morning papers. He'll charm you with his stories, make you laugh with his cheek, and brighten your day, just like you'll brighten his. But Arthur can't do it all alone. That's where YOU come in.

Be Part of Something Bigger

We're on the lookout for kind, reliable, and thoughtful people to join Arthur's support team in Sherborne. You'll be part of an already established, friendly crew helping Arthur live independently in his own home, with support, dignity, and joy.

Whether you're starting out or switching careers, this is your chance to do work that truly matters.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Help Arthur with everyday routines (and keep the tea flowing!)
• Enjoy chats, jokes, and legendary music sessions
• Be a companion and trusted presence in his life
• Support him to live with freedom and dignity

What We're Looking For

• A kind soul and a great listener
• Someone calm, compassionate, and reliable
• A heart for helping others live fully and joyfully
• Experience would be useful

Essential for this job:

Must hold a full UK driving licence

Hours:

Full-Time or Part-Time (14h) and Casual

Grow With Us:

Clear progression with Beyond Limits

Benefits:

• We reward our staff with competitive salaries
• We offer an Award Winning Pension Scheme
• We have a company sick pay scheme
• Excellent annual leave allowance, including top up pay
• Critical Illness cover, reassurance when you need it the most
• Life Insurance, reassurance for your family when they need it the most
• A really good mandatory induction
• Ongoing high quality training
• Career development opportunities
• A real chance to make a difference to someone's life

Additional Information:

Sponsorship is currently not available

We are committed to recruiting candidates who share our commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment, including obtaining references and DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) clearance. A DBS check will be requested in the event of the individual being offered a position with Beyond Limits, the cost of which will be to the employee, however, this will be returned after successful completion of probation period (3 months).

Details:

• Location: Sherborne, Dorset, UK
• Industry: Healthcare
• Rate: 13.17 Hourly Sleepover pay (£77.78 per night) GBP
• Employment Agency: Beyond Limits
• Contact: Beyond Limits
• Reference: JS3183352917
• Posted Date: 9/30/2026 9:38:06 AM
• Permalink: http://www.careerboard.com/g9ZcC