At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower individuals with learning disabilities to live independently and enjoy life.
- Company: Dimensions, a leading not-for-profit provider in social care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 30 days annual leave, paid training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a values-driven organisation recognised as a Great Place to Work.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in your community while enjoying fun activities with those you support.
- Qualifications: Full UK/EU driving licence and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 13.36 - 13.36 £ per hour.
Full Time - Female Support Workers - Broadstone, Poole
Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. A full UK/EU Driving License and own car is essential for this role (due to location of home). You will be required to use Manual Mobility Vehicles.
The people in Broadstone would be happy to meet Full Time, Female Support Workers. Must be flexible to work a mixture of the following shift patterns: 7am to 2.30pm, 2.30pm to 10pm. The current pay rate is £13.36 per hour.
Do you want a role where you make a meaningful difference to the lives of people in your community? Then join Dimensions as a Support Worker to work across 2 homes in the Broadstone area. Dimensions are a leading not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism. Support Workers will work at 1 of 3 flats in a self-contained block across two locations. 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. At one of these flats, 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
- 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
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. If you don't have previous experience of alternative communication styles, don't worry as Dimensions will provide all Support Workers with full training (both theory and practical) delivered by leading professionals within their field.
Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include:
- 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
- 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
- A values-driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
- Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
- 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.
- 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 if you require adjustments.
- British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.
Female Support Worker in Waterloo employer: Dimensions
Dimensions is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Located in Broadstone, Poole, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being, comprehensive training, and career development opportunities, alongside generous benefits such as 30 days annual leave and a £500 referral bonus. Join us in a rewarding role where your contributions truly matter, and be part of a values-driven organisation recognised as one of the Great Places to Work for seven consecutive years.
