Support Worker

Support Worker – Full Time

Location: Gosport (PO12)
Full UK/EU Driving Licence Essential

Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts between 7:00am and 10:00pm, including alternate weekends.
Sleep-in opportunities available, paid at £50 per sleep-in.

At Dimensions, your wellbeing matters. From health and wellbeing support to flexible working opportunities, we provide the tools, culture and support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

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

We are looking for caring, proactive and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly team in Gosport.

You will be supporting five young men with autism, aged in their 20s and 30s, who live in their own self-contained flats. Our goal is to help each person develop their independence, build confidence and achieve their personal goals while living fulfilling and active lives.

The gentlemen enjoy a wide range of social and leisure activities, including:

• Trips to Flip Out and other local attractions
• Ice skating
• Walks along the beach
• Visiting pubs and cafés
• Exploring employment and volunteering opportunities
• Attending community activities and events

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will play a vital part in supporting people to learn new skills, make choices and live the life they choose.

Due to the nature of the service, experience supporting people with autism and behaviours of distress is beneficial. Two of the gentlemen require additional support, including overnight sleep-in cover.

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Support with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundry
• Assist with managing finances and budgeting
• Provide personal care and support with manual handling where required
• Administer and record medication safely
• Support individuals to attend day services, appointments and community activities
• Encourage and promote independence and life skills
• Build positive relationships and support people to achieve their personal goals
• Use your driving skills to support people to access activities, appointments and opportunities within the community

We're looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient and reliable
• A confident driver with a full UK/EU driving licence
• A strong communicator who enjoys building positive relationships
• Comfortable supporting people with autism and complex needs
• Motivated to help people live independently and achieve their goals
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins

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.
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