Lead Support Worker - Weymouth (DT4)
Full UK Driving Licence and own car is essential for this role
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)
Pay: £14.45 per hour. The current payrate of £14.45 will be increasing to £14.94 per hour on 1st October 2026
Make a Difference Every Day
At Dimensions, we believe in supporting people to live the lives they choose. We are now looking for a passionate and motivated Lead Support Worker to join our team in Weymouth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career-leading by example, supporting colleagues, and making a real difference in people's lives.
About the Role
Working accross multiple seetings in the Weymouth area. Reporting to Registered Locality Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the homes, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is consistently delivered.
You will:
- Lead by example to deliver outstanding support
- Empower the people we support to live fulfilling, independent lives
- Support colleagues through supervisions and 1-2-1s
- Work collaboratively with the management team
- Occasionally support with off-rota administrative tasks
- Be flexible to work across other homes within the locality if required
Working Pattern:
Mixture of shifts:7:00am - 2:30pm & 2:30pm - 10:00pm
Sleep-in shifts required (£50 per night) and alternate weekends
About You
- Is passionate about person-centred support and inclusion
- Leads with integrity, compassion, and accountability
- Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities/autism (or similar)
- Is confident supporting colleagues and stepping into a leadership role
- Can work flexibly across services when needed
- Lives in (or near) the West Dorset/Weymouth area
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.
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Dimensions is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the Great Places To Work for seven consecutive years. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we offer generous benefits including up to 35 days of annual leave, a salary advance scheme, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. Our focus on personal growth and development, particularly in ADHD-informed practices, ensures that our employees thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in social care.
