Support Worker

DIMENSIONS CYMRU LIMITED; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Career progression

Pension

Training and development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Dimensions Cymru Limited is seeking an Outreach Support Worker to assist a gentleman across Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. This 20-hour per week, part-time role involves 1:1 support in the community, helping him stay active, engaged, and independent through outings and hobbies.

You will need patience, reliability, and strong communication, plus a driving licence and access to your own vehicle to accompany him on activities and visits.

Qualifications

• Patient, kind and understanding
• Willingness to adapt to individual communication style
• Ability to work 1:1 lone working and lone working environments

Responsibilities

• Support with community activities and outings
• Provide companionship and social support
• Encourage participation in hobbies and interests
• Assist with communication and building confidence
• Support independence and choice

Skills

Patient

Independent worker

Good communication

Driver with own vehicle

Reliability

Job description

Dim/24239

£13.71 Per Hour

Bournemouth

England, South West England, Dorset

Part Time

Hours per week: 20.0

Closing Date: November 02, 2026

Outreach Support Worker - Across Bournemouth, Chirstchurch & Poole

Hours: Part Time, 20 hours per week

A full UK/EU driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and business insurance are essential. (Mileage is paid at 55p per mile)

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your development is celebrated. Together, we make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people we support and to one another.

Thanks to our incredible colleagues, Dimensions Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2026, marking our eighth consecutive year of accreditation.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Outreach Support Worker to support a friendly gentleman in his late 30s who lives with his parents.

He has a moderate learning disability and scoliosis and enjoys leading an active and varied lifestyle. He loves getting out and about for drives, taking short walks, spending time around horses, and exploring nature and wildlife. At home, he enjoys music, games, arts and crafts, and tea parties. He also takes great pride in caring for the two giant snails in his garden.

The gentleman communicates in his own unique way, so patience, good listening skills, and a willingness to build a strong understanding of his communication style are essential. He is sociable, has a great sense of humour, and enjoys spending time in the community.

This is a 1:1 lone working support role and offers the opportunity to build a rewarding and meaningful relationship while helping him enjoy the activities he loves.

What Support Will Involve

• Supporting with community activities and outings
• Providing companionship and social support
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and interests
• Assisting with communication and building confidence
• Supporting independence and choice

Shift Patterns

• Day shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm (typically 7.5-hour shifts)
• Alternate weekends: 9:00am to 2:00pm

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient, kind, and understanding
• Confident working independently and lone working
• A good communicator who can build positive relationships
• Reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic about supporting others
• A driver with access to their own vehicle and business insurance

Rewards that make a difference

• 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
• 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

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

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