Female Support Worker - Dorchester (DT1) Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
£12.85 - £14.13 per hour
Full UK/EU Driving Licence Required (Automatic Vehicles)
Join Dimensions - A Place Where You Belong At Dimensions, you'll discover more than just a job—you'll find purpose, connection, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. We value your voice, prioritise your wellbeing, and invest in your development, creating an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
We're proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2026 , marking our eighth consecutive year of accreditation, thanks to our incredible colleagues and supportive culture.
About the Role We're looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Female Support Workers to join our friendly team in Dorchester.
You'll support three of the six people with Learning Disabilities who live in their own flats in a complex in the Poundbury area of Dorchester , helping them enjoy fulfilling, independent lives both at home and within their local community. Every day is different—you could be supporting someone to pursue their hobbies, attend appointments, enjoy social activities, or simply achieve their personal goals.
Whether you have previous support experience or are completely new to the sector, we'd love to hear from you. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Typical Shifts Early: 7:30am - 2:30pm
Late: 2:30pm - 9:30pm
Long Day: 8:00am - 9:00pm
About You
You'll be someone who is:
Kind, patient, and reliable
Passionate about supporting people to live independently
Comfortable building positive relationships
Willing to learn and develop new skills
As a Support Worker, you'll also provide practical support with:
Personal care
Meal planning and preparation
Managing finances and budgeting
Household tasks
Supporting people to access their communities and 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 pay rate 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
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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.
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