Support Worker

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in Portsmouth is looking for compassionate individuals experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities. You will join a dedicated team and provide essential support to individuals with diverse needs. This role offers flexible shift patterns and comprehensive training, along with ample career development opportunities. If you are committed to making a difference, apply to join a values-driven organization that prioritizes personnel well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Career progression pathways

Employee well-being strategy

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying needs.
• Skills in manual handling including hoisting and wheelchair use.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in daily activities.
• Assist with personal care and household tasks.
• Adapt to varying shift patterns based on individual needs.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Communication skills

Personal care support

Job description

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 vary weekly to reflect the needs and routines of the people we support. Examples include,

• 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.

  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.

  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. 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.

Alongside our generous benefits package, we will give you:

• 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.