Support Worker in Portsmouth inPortsmouth PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.04 per hour
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Dimensions rCTKXuNNS
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 30 October 2025 Salary: £13.04 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 29 November 2025 Location: Portsmouth, PO4 8FF Remote working: On-site only Company: Dimensions Job type: Permanent Job reference: Dim/228Apply for this job Summary Support Worker - Portsmouth (PO4) Location: Portsmouth | Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time (22.5-37.5 hours/week) The current pay rate of £12.76 per hour will be increasing to £13.04 per hour from 1st November. Empower Lives. Build Your Career. Are you experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities? Join Dimensions—one of the UK's largest not-for-profit organisations—where our values drive everything we do. People with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of our mission, and we're proud to deliver life-enhancing support through our award-winning Activate model . About the Role You'll be part of a large, supportive team in Portsmouth, working with seven individuals who have a range of disabilities and high health needs. This includes four ladies and three gentlemen who love getting out and about—whether it's for walks, boat rides, live music, cinema trips, or shows. Communication styles vary, and several individuals require full support with personal care and household tasks, as well as manual handling (including hoisting and wheelchair use). Shift Patterns Shifts vary weekly to reflect the needs and routines of the people we support. Examples include: - 7:00am - 2:30pm - 2:30pm - 10:00pm - Alternate weekends and bank holidays - One split shift per month (Shift patterns will be discussed interview) What We Offer - Excellent training and development opportunities - Strong career progression pathways - A values-led, inclusive work culture - The chance to make a measurable difference every single day For further information, please contact . Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled. Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2. Benefits We are passionate about investing in your training and career development. Our training covers essential skills and knowledge to provide support in line with the Care Certificate. - Alongside our generous benefits package, we will give you: - Training Programme including Care Certificate - delivered by Skills for Care endorsed ''Centre of Excellence''. - Access to Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship worth over £3,000. - Career development opportunities with access to our award winning Aspire programme - Access to Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 helpline for advice. - Employee wellbeing strategy and listening network promoting mental health support. - A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached. 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. Your rewards A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached 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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