Support Worker

Dimensions; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in Portsmouth is seeking Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities. You will support individuals in their daily activities, ensuring their health and wellbeing while working in a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have experience in care and a passion for enhancing lives. The role offers full-time and part-time hours with competitive pay and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities and high health needs.
• Strong communication skills to adapt to varying communication styles.
• Ability to assist with personal care, household tasks, and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals during outings and activities.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily tasks.
• Work as part of a team in a supportive environment.

Skills

Experience with adults with learning disabilities

Personal care support

Manual handling skills

Job description

Support Worker - Portsmouth (PO4)

Location: Portsmouth | Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time (22.5-37.5 hours/week)

The current pay rate of £12.76 per hour will be increasing to £13.04 per hour from 1st November.

Empower Lives. Build Your Career.

Are you experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities? Join Dimensions—one of the UK's largest not‑for‑profit organisations—where our values drive everything we do. People with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of our mission, and we're proud to deliver life‑enhancing support through our award‑winning Activate model.

About the Role

You’ll be part of a large, supportive team in Portsmouth, working with seven individuals who have a range of disabilities and high health needs. This includes four ladies and three gentlemen who love getting out and about—whether it's for walks, boat rides, live music, cinema trips, or shows. Communication styles vary, and several individuals require full support with personal care and household tasks, as well as manual handling (including hoisting and wheelchair use).

Shift Patterns

• 7:00am - 2:30pm
• 2:30pm - 10:00pm
• Alternate weekends and bank holidays
• One split shift per month (Shift patterns will be discussed interview)

What We Offer

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Strong career progression pathways
• A values‑led, inclusive work culture
• The chance to make a measurable difference every single day

For further information, please contact 0300 303 9150. Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2019 - 2025.

Benefits

We are passionate about investing in your training and career development. Our training covers essential skills and knowledge to provide support in line with the Care Certificate.

• Training Programme including Care Certificate - delivered by Skills for Care endorsed "Centre of Excellence".
• Access to Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship worth over £3,000.
• Career development opportunities with access to our award winning Aspire programme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 helpline for advice.
• Employee wellbeing strategy and listening network promoting mental health support.
• A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached.

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• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone 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 0300 303 9150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached.