Support Worker Female

Dimensions Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave pro rata

Refer a friend £500 bonus

Paid training

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and gym

Job summary

Dimensions Ltd in Broadstone, Poole, is looking for Female Support Workers to join our team on full- and part-time contracts. A full UK manual driving license and own car are required.

The role offers shifts from 7am to 2:30pm and 2:30pm to 10pm in a community setting, assisting 2 ladies and 1 gentleman with daily activities and outings. The current hourly rate is £13.26, increasing to £13.71 from 1st October.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; attitude matters most.
• Ability to communicate and engage with people who have learning disabilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a supportive care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support with finances, meals, and daily routines as needed.
• Provide moving and handling assistance and safe mobility support.
• Encourage independence and participation in activities with residents.

Skills

Patience

Strong communication

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Female Support Workers (BH18)
Full andpart Time Contracts Available
Full clean UK manual driver license required and own car

The current hourly rate of £13.26 will be increasing to £13.71 from 1st October.

About Dimensions

Do you want a role where you make a meaningful difference to the lives on people in your community?Then join Dimensions as a Support Workerin Broadstone area.

Dimensions are a leading not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will empower the independence of the people we support by enabling them to live the life that they choose.

Support Workers will also have to assist with finances, meal preparation, personal care and moving and handling.

About the role

We support 2 ladies and 1 gentleman aged in their 30’s and 40’s. They are looking for Support Workers who will be happy to assist them with the things they enjoy, including:

• Going out for long walks, whatever the weather
• Trips to the Vitality Stadium to see AFC Bournemouth Play
• Days out at Tower Park to go to the cinema or Hollywood Bowl
• Trips to zoos such as Marwell and Longleat
• Theatre visits to The Mayflower (Southampton) and Poole Lighthouse
• Board game nights at home

Shift patterns:7am to 2.30pm, 2.30pm to 10pm

The people at these flats want you to know that although not all of them communicate using words, they have other ways of letting you know what they want.

About you:

You don’t need previous experience to become a great Support Worker — what matters most is your attitude. We’re looking for people who are patient, strong communication skills, positive, kind and genuinely motivated to help others live well. If you’re someone who listens, encourages independence, enjoys being part of an active team and isn’t afraid of getting stuck in, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be someone who values dignity, choice and inclusion, and who brings calmness, resilience and creativity to your work — whether that’s helping with personal care, supporting communication, joining someone for a favourite activity, or enabling someone to feel safe and confident throughout their day.

Benefits:

• We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
• If you refer a friend to us and if they’re successfully employed, you’ll receive a £500 bonus
• We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
• Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership and mobile phone tariffs
• We’re a values-driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
• We care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
• Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the Great Places to Work programme in 2025 (our 7th consecutive year)

Other important information:

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions
• We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
• 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 if you require adjustments
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications