Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd; Dorchester; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive payrate with overtime upll

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme (up to 30 hours)

Salary advance scheme

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions Ltd in Dorchester is seeking enthusiastic, caring and proactive Support Workers to help two wheelchair users living in supported living flats. You will assist with daily activities, promote independence and arrange outings, music events and community activities.

No prior social care experience is required; training will be provided. A full UK/EU manual driving licence is essential, and shifts include early, late and alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required; training provided.
• Patience, empathy and a caring attitude are essential.
• Full UK/EU manual driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support two adults to pursue interests, goals and meaningful experiences.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Promote wellbeing, independence and choice in everyday activities.
• Be a positive team player with good communication and reliability.
• Adapt to early, late and weekend shift patterns.

Skills

Driving licence

Flexibility

Communication skills

Job description

Support Worker - Dorchester

• Full Time or Part Time (28 - 37.5 Hours per Week)
• Full UK/EU Manual Driving Licence Essential
• A mix of early and late shifts, including alternate weekends

Why Join Dimensions?

At Dimensions, you can bring your whole self to work and be celebrated for it. We create inclusive environments where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

Thanks to our amazing colleagues, Dimensions has been recognised as a Great Place to Work® 2026, achieving this prestigious accreditation for the eighth consecutive year.

Love Football, Music, Days Out and Making a Real Difference?

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and where you can genuinely change lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're looking for enthusiastic, caring and proactive Support Workers to join our friendly team in Dorchester, supporting two young adults who are passionate about getting out and making the most of life.

One person is a woman in her 30s and the other is a man in his 20s. Both are wheelchair users and live in supported living flats within a vibrant community setting. One person communicates without using words, so we're looking for someone who is patient, observant and willing to learn different ways of communicating.

Most importantly, we're looking for people who see the person first and are committed to helping them live the life they choose.

What Will You Be Doing?

This is far more than a care role. You'll be supporting people to pursue their interests, achieve personal goals and enjoy meaningful experiences every day.

You could be:

• Cheering from the stands at a football match
• Enjoying live music events and concerts
• Getting creative with arts and crafts
• Exploring local parks, countryside and nature trails
• Visiting beaches and local attractions
• Supporting swimming sessions and hydrotherapy appointments
• Heading out shopping or attending appointments
• Promoting wellbeing, independence and choice every step of the way

Alongside these activities, you will provide personal care with dignity and respect, ensuring the people you support feel valued, empowered and in control of their lives.

Who Are We Looking For?

You don't need previous experience in social care. We can teach skills, but kindness, enthusiasm and the right values are what really matter.

You'll be:

• Caring, compassionate and patient
• Someone who enjoys supporting others to achieve their goals
• Comfortable providing personal care
• A confident driver with a full UK/EU manual driving licence
• Flexible to work early, late and weekend shifts
• A positive team player with good communication skills
• Passionate about helping people live independently and enjoy life to the fullest

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
• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - allpaid 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