Lead Support Worker

Lead Support Worker - Prince George House, Dorchester

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
Location: Poundbury, Dorchester (DT1)
Pay rate: £14.45 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
Hours: 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
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
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