Support Worker

Dimensions; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Salary advance scheme

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking compassionate, reliable Support Workers for our Portsmouth homes (PO1 & PO2). You will help people with profound learning disabilities and complex health needs live fuller lives with person-centred support.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided. The role offers flexible shifts, weekend work (2 out of 3 weekends), and a strong commitment to wellbeing, development, and life-enhancing activities for the people you support.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Attitude and values matter most.
• Ability to work 2 weekends out of 3.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Help people access their local community using public transport.
• Encourage participation in social events, hobbies, and activities.
• Support wheelchair users and mobility equipment.
• Assist with daily living tasks (shopping, meals, cleaning).
• Support medication administration and health appointments.
• Assist with budgeting and everyday spending.
• Build positive relationships with people, families, and colleagues.
• Promote independence in daily life.
• Maintain records using digital support systems.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Job description

Support Worker – Portsmouth (PO1 & PO2)

Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities Available
Minimum 22.5 hours per week -Flexibility required to work 2 out of 3 weekends

Typical shifts include a mixture:

Split Shift: 06:30–09:00 and 15:30–22:00

Day Shifts: 07:00–14:30, 08:30–16:00, and 14:00–21:30

Why Dimensions

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job – you'll find a career where you can make a genuine difference every day.

We invest in our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, career development, and work-life balance. When you join Dimensions, you're joining a team that values your contribution and celebrates your success.

Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, and thanks to their dedication, Dimensions has been recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the eighth consecutive year.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and every shift has a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We're looking for compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly teams across our homes in the Portsmouth area (PO1 & PO2).

You will be supporting people with profound learning disabilities, complex physical disabilities, and a variety of health needs to live fulfilling lives and achieve the things that matter most to them.

Experience supporting people with autism and an understanding of behaviours of distress would be beneficial, but above all we're looking for people who are patient, positive, and committed to delivering person-centred support.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you'll be helping people to live independently and enjoy a full and active life. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing personal care and support with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Supporting people to access their local community, including travelling by bus, train, and other public transport.
• Encouraging and supporting participation in social events, hobbies, and both indoor and outdoor activities.
• Safely supporting people who use wheelchairs and mobility equipment.
• Assisting with daily living tasks, including shopping, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, and household duties.
• Supporting people with medication administration and health-related appointments.
• Assisting with budgeting, finances, and managing everyday spending.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with the people you support, their families, and colleagues.
• Promoting independence, choice, and involvement in all aspects of daily life.
• Maintaining accurate records using our digital support systems.

About You

You don't need previous care experience – we'll provide all the training and support you need. What matters most is your attitude and values.

You'll be someone who:

• Is caring, compassionate, and reliable.
• Has an upbeat, positive, and engaging personality.
• Enjoys building relationships and communicating with a wide range of people.
• Encourages others to try new experiences and participate in activities they enjoy.
• Is comfortable providing personal care.
• Is physically able to push wheelchairs and support people with mobility needs.
• Can work flexibly, including 2 weekends out of every 3.
• Stays calm, patient, and positive in different situations.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.

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
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.