Support Worker

Dorchester Source: WhatJobs

£13.26 Per Hour

Poundbury

England, South West England, Dorset

Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Closing Date: October 13, 2026

About Dimensions

About the role

You’ll be joining a friendly and lively team in a supported-living setting, home to five gents aged 40-60 , living across four neighbouring flats . They’re a sociable group who enjoy a mix of independence, routine, and community activities.

Who You’ll Support

Two independent gents who manage most daily tasks with minimal support and three individuals who enjoy structured activities such as:

Day services
Swimming
Dance, arts and crafts
Pub lunches
Car boot sales
Home-based activities

Communication & Support Needs

Limited verbal communication - Makaton is used
Prompting with personal care rather than full assistance
Very mobile individuals who enjoy being out and about
Use of public transport is part of daily life and activities

About you

Compassionate, reliable full-time Support Workers
Comfortable working variety of shifts including long-days, sleep-ins and alternate weekends. Sleep in payments are £50 per sleep in, which equates to an additional £2,400 per annum sleep in payments (based on 48 weeks of the year).
Someone sociable who enjoys community activities and supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives

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
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

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