Support Worker

Dimensions; Gosport; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Learn to drive scheme

Salary advance

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Enhanced DBS paid for

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a Support Worker in Gosport to help a gentleman in his 50s live independently. You will provide person-centred care, support activities, and assist with daily tasks in a home setting.

The role requires a full UK driving licence for driving an automatic mobility vehicle; no prior care experience is required, and training and progression opportunities are offered. Shifts include daytime hours with overtime uplift.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• No prior care experience required.
• Kind, patient and reliable.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to the gentleman.
• Assist with personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support with shopping, meal preparation, household tasks, cleaning and laundry.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Support community access, appointments and social activities.
• Drive the mobility vehicle as required.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Support Worker - Full Time (PO12)

Pay: £13.26 per hour. The current payrate of £13.26 will be increasing to £13.71 per hour on 1st October 2026

A Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role, as you will be required to drive an automatic mobility vehicle.

About Dimensions

Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference. Whether you're providing direct support or helping behind the scenes, your work enables the people we support to live fulfilling, independent lives and create meaningful memories.

We're proud that Dimensions Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work® for 2026, marking our eighth consecutive year of accreditation, thanks to our incredible colleagues across the organisation.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team in Gosport, supporting a gentleman in his 50s who lives independently in his own home.

He has a great sense of humour and enjoys watching Mr Bean, going for drives, visiting family, and spending time around boats and trains. He also enjoys attending social clubs and meeting new people. This is a rewarding opportunity to support someone to live the life they choose while building a positive and trusted relationship.

What You'll Be Doing

You will provide person-centred support, including:

• Encouraging and supporting him to take part in activities he enjoys
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting with shopping, meal preparation, household tasks, cleaning and laundry
• Assisting with medication administration
• Supporting community access, appointments and social activities
• Driving the mobility vehicle as required

Shift Patterns

Shifts are typically:

• 10:00am to 8:00pm
• 7:00am to 10:00pm

Sleep-in shifts are also available.

About You

You don't need previous experience in care to be successful in this role. We're looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient and reliable
• A good communicator with a positive attitude
• Comfortable supporting people with personal care
• Able to build genuine relationships and support independence
• Confident driving an automatic mobility vehicle
• Passionate about helping people live fulfilling lives

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:

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