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Assistant Locality Manager

33,155.13 per year (pro rata)
Weymouth
Full-time
7th August 2026
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D019567

£37,299.52 Per Annum

Weymouth

England, South West England, Dorset

Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Closing Date: August 07, 2026

Assistant Locality Manager – Weymouth

Working across three different settings, including Outreach Provision

FULL UK/EU DRIVING LICENCE & OWN CAR IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

Why join Dimensions?

Dimensions is proud to be one of the very few social care organisations accredited as a Great Place to Work® 2026. We are committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where colleagues are valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference every day.

Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health needs? Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career?

We are looking for an Assistant Locality Manager to join our award-winning team in Weymouth, supporting across three settings, including Complex Care and  an Outreach provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional who shares our values of Integrity, Partnership, Respect, Courage and Ambition and is ready to help lead and inspire a dedicated team.

As Assistant Locality Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Locality Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred services that enable people to live fulfilling and independent lives. You will help lead, motivate and develop a team of Support Workers, ensuring excellent standards of support are maintained across all services.

Alongside your frontline responsibilities, you will undertake a range of delegated management tasks during your off-rota time, helping to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the services. You will also deputise for the Locality Manager during periods of absence, providing leadership and continuity for both colleagues and the people we support.

This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in social care who is looking to develop their leadership skills within a supportive and values-driven organisation.

The total annual pay for the role is currently £37,299.52 made up of a basic salary of £33,155.13 plus an additional 12.5% annual allowance for 30 off rota hours of £4,144.39.

About you

You already have proven professional qualities, including:

  • Experience of working with people with a wide range of needs, for example, autism and complex learning disabilities.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of the personalisation agenda and active support provision
  • The willingness to work towards a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care/Leadership and Management for Care Services

The rewards

  • Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
  • Staff discount shopping scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Qualification scheme
  • Employee recognition scheme ‘Inspiring People’
  • Discounted health and dental cover
  • Life assurance
  • Bike To Work scheme
  • Season ticket loans

For more information visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers

Apply now

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