Support Worker in Weymouth inWeymouth PUBLISHED MON 27 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£14.23 per hour
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Dimensions rCTKXuNNS
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 27 October 2025 Salary: £14.23 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 26 November 2025 Location: Weymouth, DT4 9DJ Remote working: On-site only Company: Dimensions Job type: Permanent Job reference: DApply for this job Summary Support Worker - Weymouth £14.23 per hour Full- Time & Part Time positions available (up to 37.5 hours per week) Are you looking for a rewarding new position? Would you like to make a positive impact on the lives of three young adults in your local area? Dimensions, an award-winning not-for-profit provider of social care, is seeking Support Workers in Weymouth. Supporting two gentlemen and one lady, aged between their late teens and mid-twenties, who live in their own home and have learning disabilities; Support Workers will empower their independence by ensuring that they live the lives they choose. The types of activities Support Workers may be providing support with, include: - Going out for walks and long drives - Swimming sessions at 1610 Leisure Centre in Dorchester - Doing arts and crafts when at home - Taking trips on public transport (buses are a particular favourite) - Shopping excursions These young people would like to expand their horizons, so it would be great for them to meet Support Workers who would be happy trying new things with them. Dimensions a happy to accept applications from full or part -time Support Workers (up to 37.5 hours per week). There are a variety of shifts available between the hours of 7am & 10pm. Support Workers will need to be available to work alternate weekends and complete one sleep-in per week. Dimensions is happy to offer a pay rate of £14.23 per hour for this position (Sleep- in's are paid at an allowance of £50 per night ). The current pay rate of £14.13 per hour will be increasing to £14.23 per hour from 1st November.. Support Workers will also have to assist with finances, meal preparation and personal care. Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Dimensions include: - We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave - If you refer a friend to us and if they're successfully employed, you'll receive a £200 bonus - We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses - Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership and mobile phone tariffs - We're a values-driven organisation that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do - We care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network - Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the Great Places to Work programme in 2. Other important information: - Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled - An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions - We welcome applications from everyone with 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 - As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on if you require adjustments - British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available 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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