Support Worker

Dimensions; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Career progression

Learn to drive scheme

Salary advance

Discounts

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Training

Job summary

Dimensions in Portsmouth is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist seven adults with disabilities and complex health needs. Become part of a friendly team delivering person-centred support in a community setting, helping clients access activities they enjoy.

You will provide personal care, assist with daily living tasks, medication administration and mobility support, while maintaining records and promoting independence. DBS check will be conducted, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and respectful demeanor.
• Strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Reliable, flexible and a good team player.
• Comfortable supporting people with personal care and health needs.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to seven adults with disabilities and complex health needs.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Support daily living activities and household tasks.
• Help individuals access local community activities and outings.
• Assist with mobility including hoisting and wheelchair support.
• Maintain accurate records and promote independence where possible.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexible

Job description

Support Worker - Location: Portsmouth (PO3)

Part Time – 22.5 Hours per Week - There is potential to increase your hours by working across our other homesin Portsmouth.

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, we believe the work you do should be recognised and rewarded. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of benefits and recognition programmes that support your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance.

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 and the positive impact they make every day.

About the Role

Join our friendly and supportive team in Portsmouth, where you'll be supporting seven adults with a range of disabilities and complex health needs.

The people we support enjoy leading active and fulfilling lives. Whether it's going for walks, enjoying a boat ride, attending live music events, visiting the cinema, or catching a show, you'll play an important role in helping them access the activities they love.

Every individual communicates in their own way, and your role will involve building meaningful relationships and providing person‑centred support tailored to their needs. You will also support with:

• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Household tasks and daily living activities
• Supporting individuals to access the local community
• Manual handling, including hoisting and wheelchair support
• Maintaining accurate records and promoting independence wherever possible

No two days are the same, making this a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and making a real difference.

Shift Patterns

Our rota reflects the needs of the people we support and includes a variety of shifts, such as:

• 7:00am - 2:30pm
• 2:30pm - 10:00pm
• Alternate weekends and bank holidays
• One split shift per month

About You

What matters most is your values, enthusiasm, and commitment to supporting people to live great lives.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful
• A strong communicator with a positive attitude
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team
• Comfortable supporting people with personal care and complex health needs
• Keen to learn and develop new skills

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

Recruitment Requirements

• 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
• 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