Support Worker - Female
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.04 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Poole, BH12 3DY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dimensions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dim/23293 |
Summary
Female Support Worker - Poole (BH12)
28 hours a week
Meaningful work, every single day
At Dimensions, you're not just clocking in — you're showing up for someone's life. If you're compassionate, patient, and motivated by making a real difference, this role offers the chance to bring purpose, joy, and stability to a man who depends on consistent, caring support. We've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for seven years running — and that's because we invest in our people. You'll feel supported, valued, and part of a team that genuinely cares about belonging and wellbeing.
This is a role where your empathy becomes impact. Your patience becomes progress. Your presence becomes someone's sense of safety.
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
About the person you'll be supporting
You'll be working across 2 setting's within close proximity, supporting a lovely lady in her 60's and a gentleman in his 50s who has autism and epilepsy and may sometimes experience distress. The right support helps them enjoy the things they loves most, including:
- Walks in the fresh air
- Listening to rock music
- Horse riding
- Spending time with his parents
- Ball games
- Music
- Relaxing with TV
Your presence helps them feel safe, understood, and able to enjoy these moments fully.
What your role looks like
You'll be part of the rhythm of his daily life — offering reassurance, structure, and encouragement. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing full personal care with dignity and respect
- Supporting daily routines and meaningful activities
- Encouraging independence and confidence
- Building a trusting, consistent relationship
- Creating a calm, positive environment
Shift pattern:
- WEEK ONE: tuesday, Wednesday 10:00-20:30
- WEEK TWO: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00-16:00 and Sunday 07:00-20:30
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and interviews will continue until the role is filled.
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
- If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
- 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.
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