Support Worker

D019689
£13.71 Per Hour
Walkford
England, South West England, Dorset
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: December 03, 2026
Support Worker

Support Worker - Walkford (BH23)

Full-Time and Part-Time Contracts Available

Driver Requirement: A full UK/EU driving licence is essential for this role as you will be required to drive an automatic mobility vehicle.

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, your wellbeing matters. From health and wellbeing support to flexible working opportunities, we provide the tools, benefits, and culture to help you stay balanced, healthy, and at your best, 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.

About the Role

We're looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team in Walkford, supporting a friendly 62-year-old gentleman on a 1:1 basis.

He lives with dementia and communicates verbally. He uses a walking frame at home and a wheelchair when out and about, so you'll be supporting him to maintain his independence and enjoy the activities he loves.

He is very sociable and enjoys getting out into the community in his mobility car, attending clubs, and taking part in social activities. No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in helping him live a full and active life.

Shift Patterns

You'll work a mixture of:

  • Early shifts
  • Late shifts
  • Long days
  • Alternate weekends

About You

We're looking for people who are:

  • Positive, upbeat, and friendly
  • Compassionate and patient
  • Reliable and committed
  • Enthusiastic about supporting people to live fulfilling lives
  • Comfortable supporting someone living with dementia

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.

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.
If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place

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