Support Workers

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

30 days annual leave

Sleep-ins £50 allowance

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Learn to Drive scheme

Company pension

Life Assurance

Job summary

Dimensions (UK) Ltd. in Weymouth is seeking Support Workers to empower two young men and one young woman with learning disabilities to live life their way. You’ll join a warm, welcoming home and share in a range of activities from walks and swimming to arts and crafts and community adventures.

No prior experience required—your attitude and warmth matter most. The role offers flexible shifts, occasional sleep-ins with a £50 allowance, 30 days of annual leave, and access to training, DBS, a

Qualifications

• Attitude and warmth are essential; no prior experience required.
• Willingness to get involved and support people to live life their way.
• Ability to be flexible with shifts and weekend work is important.

Responsibilities

• Walks and long scenic drives with the group.
• Swimming sessions at local centre.
• Arts and crafts at home and in the community.
• Adventures on public transport and community outings.
• Shopping trips and exploring the local area.

Skills

Attitude and warmth

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Job description

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.

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
• 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.

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