Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Highcliffe-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,997,000 - 20,664,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift patterns

Annual Leave

Career progression

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions Group is seeking a Part-Time Support Worker to assist a gentleman in his 70s with learning disabilities in Walkford, Dorset. You will help with daily living, accompany him on outings, manage finances, and support personal care in a compassionate, patient manner.

The role requires a full UK/EU driving licence and a willingness to drive a manual mobility vehicle. Flexible shifts, 20 hours per week, with overtime opportunities and a competitive pay rate.

Qualifications

• Full UK/EU driving licence is essential.
• Experience supporting someone with non-verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Help the gentleman access the community and social activities.
• Assist with finances and budgeting.
• Prepare meals and encourage healthy choices.
• Carry out household tasks and maintain a comfortable home.
• Provide personal care and wellbeing support.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity at all times.

Skills

Driver (Full UK/EU)

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Job description

Dim/24058

£13.26 Per Hour

Walkford

England, South West England, Dorset

Part Time

Hours per week: 20.0

Closing Date: September 18, 2026

Part -Time Support Worker

Full UK/EU Driving Licence Essential -You will be driving a manual mobility vehicle.

About Dimensions

Every day is an opportunity to create impact, joy, and independence for the people we support. Whether you're providing direct support or working behind the scenes, your contribution helps create meaningful moments that change lives.

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 compassionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team supporting a gentleman in his 70s who has learning disabilities.

He leads an active and fulfilling lifestyle and is looking for someone who shares his enthusiasm for getting out and about and making the most of every day. Activities he enjoys include:

• Visiting museums – most recently, the Tank Museum
• Exploring the New Forest and enjoying picnics
• Dining out at favourite venues, including The Pig at Brockenhurst
• Listening to and sharing music from the 60s, 70s and 80s
• Returning to swimming and other community activities

The gentleman communicates using sounds, facial expressions and body language rather than words. If you haven't supported someone who communicates in this way before, don't worry – we'll provide all the training and guidance you need to build a strong and meaningful relationship.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you'll play a key role in helping this gentleman live the life he chooses by providing support with:

• Accessing the community and enjoying social activities
• Managing finances and budgeting
• Preparing meals and encouraging healthy choices
• Household tasks and maintaining a comfortable home environment
• Personal care and wellbeing
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity at all time

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient and reliable
• Enthusiastic about supporting people to live fulfilling lives
• Comfortable assisting with personal care
• Happy to support someone with non-verbal communication
• A confident driver with a full UK/EU driving licence

As the gentleman has his own vehicle, a full UK/EU driving licence is essential for this role, and you must be comfortable driving a manual mobility vehicle.

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