Support Worker
| Company: | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.26 - £13.26 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH10 6BU |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Support Worker
Location: Bournemouth
Hours: Part Time, 20 hours per week
A full UK/EU driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and business insurance are essential. (Mileage is paid at 55p per mile)
About Dimensions
At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your development is celebrated. Together, we make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people we support and to one another.
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 are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Outreach Support Worker to support a friendly gentleman in his late 30s who lives with his parents in Bournemouth.
He has a moderate learning disability and scoliosis and enjoys leading an active and varied lifestyle. He loves getting out and about for drives, taking short walks, spending time around horses, and exploring nature and wildlife. At home, he enjoys music, games, arts and crafts, and tea parties.
He also takes great pride in caring for the two giant snails in his garden.
The gentleman communicates in his own unique way, so patience, good listening skills, and a willingness to build a strong understanding of his communication style are essential. He is sociable, has a great sense of humour, and enjoys spending time in the community.
This is a
1:1 lone working support role and offers the opportunity to build a rewarding and meaningful relationship while helping him enjoy the activities he loves.
What Support Will Involve
- Supporting with community activities and outings
- Providing companionship and social support
- Encouraging participation in hobbies and interests
- Assisting with communication and building confidence
- Supporting independence and choice
Shift Patterns
- Day shifts between
8:00am and 6:00pm (typically 7.5-hour shifts)
- Alternate weekends:
9:00am to 2:00pm
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Patient, kind, and understanding
- Confident working independently and lone working
- A good communicator who can build positive relationships
- Reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic about supporting others
- A driver with access to their own vehicle and business insurance
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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