Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in the United Kingdom seeks compassionate individuals to support a client with daily living tasks, encourage independence, and engage in creative activities. This hands-on role focuses on building trust and promoting personal growth, welcoming applicants regardless of their professional background. Dimensions is known for its values-based recruitment, emphasizing respect and inclusion, along with a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• The ability to support daily living and encourage independence.
• Experience in creative engagement with individuals.
• Values of respect, partnership, courage, ambition, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage independence and help overcome challenges.
• Build trust and engage in activities.

Skills

Active

Resilient

Well‑motivated

Creative thinker

Job description

Diagnosis: Mild learning disability, autism, severe anxiety, behaviours of distress

Interests: Crafting, shopping, swimming, walking, music, science, sci‑fi, themed boxes/gadgets

Community engagement: Loves accessing activities and being creative

What They're Looking For in You

• Personal qualities: Active, resilient, well‑motivated
• Approach: Fun outlook, creative thinker, able to engage him
• Responsibilities: Support with daily living, encourage independence, help overcome challenges

This role is clearly designed for someone who thrives on making a difference and enjoys being hands‑on, creative, and supportive. It's not just about care‑it’s about building trust, encouraging independence, and sharing in his interests. Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 - now 6 years in a row! Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.

We believe anyone has the potential be a great support worker, no matter your background, as long as you share our values; respect, partnership, courage, ambition and integrity - that's why we recruit based on values and not skills or experience. For more information on our values based recruitment click here

• 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
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
• 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.