Support Worker Female

Dimensions; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

30 days leave

Learn to Drive

Pension

Life Assurance

Training budget

DBS paid for by us

Job summary

Dimensions in Weymouth is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our team in the Melcombe Regis area, supporting a woman in her 30s who has learning disabilities and lives in her own home. You'll work alongside another Female Support Worker to support her to live a full, independent, and joyful life.

She uses a wheelchair to mobilise and enjoys an active routine filled with activities she loves, including swimming and aquafit, dance, coffee trips, listening to music, and regular family visits.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Shopping
• Managing finances
• Supporting her to access the community and enjoy her favourite activities

Job description

Shift patterns are 8am - 3 pm or 3 pm - 9pm

FULL UK/EU Driving Licence required (Automatic)

You deserve a workplace where you can bring your whole self, feel genuinely valued, and be celebrated for who you are. At Dimensions, inclusion and respect aren't just words — they shape every interaction. You'll be supported, encouraged, and empowered to thrive, right 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.

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, and where your presence truly matters, this could be the perfect fit. We're seeking a

Female Support Worker to join our team in the Melcombe Regis area of Weymouth, supporting a woman in her 30s who has learning disabilities and lives in her own home.

You’ll work alongside another Female Support Worker to support her to live a full, independent, and joyful life. She uses a wheelchair to mobilise and enjoys an active routine filled with the things she loves, including:

• Swimming and Aquafit at 1610 in Dorchester
• Dance classes
• Trips out for coffee and people-watching
• Listening to music
• Regular visits with family

A Person-Centred Approach

This lady does not use words to communicate, but she expresses herself clearly through vocalisations, body language, and eye contact. If you haven't supported someone who communicates in this way before, that's absolutely fine —

full, high-quality training is provided.

What Your Role Involves

You’ll support her with the things that matter most in daily life, including:

• Personal care
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Shopping
• Managing finances
• Supporting her to access the community and enjoy her favourite activities

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.

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
• 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

Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)

career progression

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.

Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement under 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 – 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.

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