Support Worker in Eastleigh inEastleigh PUBLISHED THU 16 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.76 per hour
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Dimensions rCTKXuNNS
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 16 October 2025 Salary: £12.76 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 15 November 2025 Location: Eastleigh, SO50 8QJ Remote working: On-site only Company: Dimensions Job type: Permanent Job reference: DApply for this job Summary Dimensions have some exciting new opportunity for a Full-time Support Workers to join our teams in Eastleigh (SO50) Shift Pattern: 7 am - 2.30 pm/ 2.30 pm - 10 am As a Support Worker with Dimensions you will make a real difference to someone's life, every day . You will also be joining one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme. But don't just take our word for it, here is what some of our Support Worker's had to say about their role within Dimensions: “I feel as though Dimensions has put its faith in me.” “I feel tremendously valued by the people I support, and I can tell by their smiles, when they see me, that I've made them feel fulfilled.” Whether you have worked in healthcare, mental health, autism, with behaviours of distress or maybe you have a background in retail, cleaning, and coaching, this could be the career for you. Dimensions recruit against values and not previous experience. What will you be doing? - Supporting people to live the life the want, and enjoy the activities they love such as walking, bowling, sports or going for lunch - Helping people learn the skills they need to live the life they choose - Supporting with personal care - Support with shopping, housework including cleaning and laundry - Supporting with medication Your rewards: - 30 days annual leave entitlement, pro-rata, (including bank holidays), rising to a maximum of 35 days. - Pension scheme, including a money purchase scheme with employee and employer contribution. - Discounts and cashback on the high street and online shopping through Rewarding Dimensions. - Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 helpline for advice and support, also available to partners and immediate family. - Recognition and financial bonus every five years through our Long Service Awards. - Opportunity to purchase Simply Health, a discounted health and dental cover scheme. - Death in service payment for a nominated beneficiary under Life Assurance. - Bike to work scheme and season ticket loans. - £500 recommend a friend scheme - 50% contribution to the cost of learning to drive, subject to meeting operational and staffing criteria. All we need to see from you is that you share our company values (found on our website). For more information about the service and people we support, please contact Dorothy Bloomfield on 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 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 . - We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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