Lead Support Worker
Dim/23810
£14.45 Per Hour
Dorchester
England, South West England, Dorset
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: June 29, 2026
Lead Support Worker – Prince George House, Dorchester
Location: Poundbury, Dorchester (DT1)Pay rate: £14.45 per hour + £50 per sleep-inHours: 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)
Make a Difference Every Day
At Dimensions, we believe in supporting people to live the lives they choose. We are now looking for a passionate and motivated Lead Support Worker to join our team at Prince George House, supporting five gentlemen who live across four flats.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career—leading by example, supporting colleagues, and making a real difference in people’s lives.
About the Role
Reporting to Registered Locality Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is consistently delivered.
You will:
- Lead by example to deliver outstanding support
- Empower the people we support to live fulfilling, independent lives
- Support colleagues through supervisions and 1-2-1s
- Work collaboratively with the management team
- Occasionally support with off-rota administrative tasks
- Be flexible to work across other homes within the locality if required
Working Pattern:
Mixture of shifts:7:00am – 2:30pm & 2:30pm – 10:00pm
Sleep-in shifts required (£50 per night)
Flexibility is essential due to the needs of the service
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about person-centred support and inclusion
- Leads with integrity, compassion, and accountability
- Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities/autism (or similar)
- Is confident supporting colleagues and stepping into a leadership role
- Can work flexibly across services when needed
- Lives in (or near) the West Dorset/Weymouth area
Why Join Dimensions?
At Dimensions, you’ll be part of an organisation that:
- Puts people we support at the heart of everything we do
- Values and invests in its colleagues
- Offers opportunities to grow and develop your career
- Works with purpose—helping people live life their way
Closing date: 5:00pm, Monday 29th June
Interviews: Week commencing 6th July 2026
Rewards that make a difference
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- 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
Apply now:
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