Dim/23957
£13.26 Per Hour
Portsmouth
England, Hampshire, South East England
Part Time
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: August 28, 2026
Support Worker – Portsmouth (PO1 & PO2)
Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities AvailableMinimum 22.5 hours per week - Flexibility required to work 2 out of 3 weekends
Typical shifts include a mixture:
Split Shift: 06:30–09:00 and 15:30–22:00
Day Shifts: 07:00–14:30, 08:30–16:00, and 14:00–21:30
Why Dimensions
At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job – you'll find a career where you can make a genuine difference every day.
We invest in our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, career development, and work-life balance. When you join Dimensions, you're joining a team that values your contribution and celebrates your success.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, and thanks to their dedication, Dimensions has been recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the eighth consecutive year.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and every shift has a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
We're looking for compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly teams across our homes in the Portsmouth area (PO1 & PO2).
You will be supporting people with profound learning disabilities, complex physical disabilities, and a variety of health needs to live fulfilling lives and achieve the things that matter most to them.
Experience supporting people with autism and an understanding of behaviours of distress would be beneficial, but above all we're looking for people who are patient, positive, and committed to delivering person-centred support.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you'll be helping people to live independently and enjoy a full and active life. Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing personal care and support with dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Supporting people to access their local community, including travelling by bus, train, and other public transport.
- Encouraging and supporting participation in social events, hobbies, and both indoor and outdoor activities.
- Safely supporting people who use wheelchairs and mobility equipment.
- Assisting with daily living tasks, including shopping, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, and household duties.
- Supporting people with medication administration and health-related appointments.
- Assisting with budgeting, finances, and managing everyday spending.
- Building positive, trusting relationships with the people you support, their families, and colleagues.
- Promoting independence, choice, and involvement in all aspects of daily life.
- Maintaining accurate records using our digital support systems.
About You
You don't need previous care experience – we'll provide all the training and support you need. What matters most is your attitude and values.
You'll be someone who:
- Is caring, compassionate, and reliable.
- Has an upbeat, positive, and engaging personality.
- Enjoys building relationships and communicating with a wide range of people.
- Encourages others to try new experiences and participate in activities they enjoy.
- Is comfortable providing personal care.
- Is physically able to push wheelchairs and support people with mobility needs.
- Can work flexibly, including 2 weekends out of every 3.
- Stays calm, patient, and positive in different situations.
- Works well both independently and as part of a team.
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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