Support Worker

Support Worker - Full TimeLocation: Gosport (PO12)Full UK/EU Driving Licence EssentialShift Pattern: Rotating shifts between 7:00am and 10:00pm , including alternate weekends .Sleep-in opportunities available , paid at £50 per sleep-in .Join Dimensions - A Great Place to Work At Dimensions, your wellbeing matters. From health and wellbeing support to flexible working opportunities, we provide the tools, culture and support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.Thanks to our incredible colleagues, Dimensions Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2026 , marking our eighth consecutive year of accreditation.About the Role We are looking for caring, proactive and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly team in Gosport.You will be supporting five young men with autism , aged in their 20s and 30s, who live in their own self-contained flats. Our goal is to help each person develop their independence, build confidence and achieve their personal goals while living fulfilling and active lives.The gentlemen enjoy a wide range of social and leisure activities, including:Trips to Flip Out and other local attractionsIce skatingWalks along the beachVisiting pubs and cafésExploring employment and volunteering opportunitiesAttending community activities and eventsThis is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will play a vital part in supporting people to learn new skills, make choices and live the life they choose.Due to the nature of the service, experience supporting people with autism and behaviours of distress is beneficial. Two of the gentlemen require additional support, including overnight sleep-in cover.What Will You Be Doing As a Support Worker, you will:Support with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundryAssist with managing finances and budgetingProvide personal care and support with manual handling where requiredAdminister and record medication safelySupport individuals to attend day services, appointments and community activitiesEncourage and promote independence and life skillsBuild positive relationships and support people to achieve their personal goalsUse your driving skills to support people to access activities, appointments and opportunities within the communityAbout You We're looking for someone who is:Compassionate, patient and reliableA confident driver with a full UK/EU driving licenceA strong communicator who enjoys building positive relationshipsComfortable supporting people with autism and complex needsMotivated to help people live independently and achieve their goalsFlexible to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and sleep-insRewards that make a differenceA competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to workFlexible shift patterns to suit your needs30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)Opportunities for career progressionSupported 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 PensionIndustry leading trainingEnhanced DBS paid for by usApply nowAn 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 workforceAs 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 employeesAs 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.TPBN1_UKTJ