Support Worker Female

Support Worker - Poole (BH12)

Part Time: 22 hours per week
Full UK/EU Manual Driving Licence Essential

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, we recognise and reward the incredible work our colleagues do every day. We offer a range of benefits and recognition programmes designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2026, marking our eighth consecutive year of accreditation.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring and reliable Support Worker to work across two homes, supporting two wonderful individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.

You will support:

• A lady in her 40s who is a wheelchair user and attends a day centre. She enjoys getting out and about in her vehicle, visiting places in the community, and leading an active lifestyle. You will support her with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, mobility support, and community activities.

• An 85-year-old gentleman who enjoys spending time at home, tending to his garden, and watching classic films. You will provide support with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, and maintaining his home. Community outings are usually completed by taxi.

This varied role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while providing person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs.

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.

Shift Pattern

This position follows a rolling two-week rota and includes a mixture of the following shifts:

• 7:00am - 10:30am
• 7:00am - 2:30pm
• 2:30pm - 10:00pm
• 11:30am - 10:00pm (long day shifts)

You will also be required to work alternate weekends.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful
• Confident supporting people with varying care and support needs
• Reliable and flexible in their approach to work
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Keen to encourage independence and inclusion
• A confident driver with a full UK/EU manual driving licence
• Passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives

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

Apply now  

• 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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