Support Worker

Dimensions Ltd; Weymouth; Híbrido; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay with overtime uplift

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme (up to 30 drives

Salary advance scheme (up to 50%)

High street discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for

Descripción de la vacante

Dimensions Ltd in Weymouth is seeking Support Workers to assist two young people with learning disabilities in a warm, welcoming home. You’ll join them on walks, swims, crafts, and community activities, helping them grow confidence and independence.

Open to all; alternate weekends, sleep-ins with a £50 allowance, and ongoing training are provided. A supportive team and progression opportunities are available within Dimensions Group.

Formación

• No previous experience required; attitude, warmth and willingness to get stuck in are what matters.
• Able to work alternate weekends.
• Comfortable completing one or two sleep-ins per week (£50 allowance).
• Physically strong enough to use a handling belt when out in the community.

Responsabilidades

• Support two young people with learning disabilities to live life their way with confidence and choice.
• Join activities like walks, swimming, arts and crafts, public transport trips, shopping and community exploration.
• Provide care and companionship, help with daily routines and participate in new activities together.

Descripción del empleo

Support Worker - Weymouth
Full time and Part Time Opportunities Available

Shift Patterns: Long days (11.5 - 12 hour shifts) 7.30 - 8pm and Sleep in(s) per week

About Dimensions

You can bring your whole self to work and be celebrated for it. Inclusion, respect, and practical support ensure you feel seen, supported, and valued, so you can thrive alongside the people we support.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

About the Role

You’ll be supporting two young men and one young woman, all in their late teens to mid-twenties, who share a warm and welcoming home in Weymouth. They each have learning disabilities and are looking for Support Workers who will empower them to live life their way — with confidence, choice, and plenty of fun.

Their days are full of variety, and you’ll be right there alongside them for activities such as:

• Walks and long scenic drives
• Swimming sessions at 1610 Leisure Centre in Dorchester
• Arts and crafts at home
• Adventures on public transport (they love buses!)
• Shopping trips and exploring the community

They’re excited to broaden their horizons, so they’d love to meet Support Workers who enjoy trying new things and bringing fresh ideas.

About you

You don’t need previous experience — what matters most is your attitude, your warmth, and your willingness to get stuck in. You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• Able to work alternate weekends
• Comfortable completing one or two sleep‑ins per week (£50 allowance)
• Physically strong enough to use a handling belt when out in the community
• Happy to try new activities and support people to experience more of the world

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 - all paid 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
• 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.

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