Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Support Worker
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Support Worker
Team Support Worker in the Learning Disability Service – Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
About the Role
Are you an enthusiastic, forward-thinking individual who can adapt to changing priorities and deliver high-quality healthcare?
The Learning Disability Service in Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is led by a passionate and dedicated team. We are seeking a like-minded individual to join us in making a tangible difference to people’s lives.
- Provide care and support for patients and service users
- Implement and monitor care plans, reporting back to relevant professionals
- Work in partnership with individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and carers to empower them in living successfully in the community
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Deliver personalised support to promote independent living and community inclusion
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health and social care team
- Ensure compliance with best practice in healthcare and learning disability support
Team Collaboration
- Foster strong relationships with service users, families, and carers
- Participating in service planning, reviews, and connected interdisciplinary care
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Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience working in a public-facing setting
- Commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Legal Right to Work
- Must hold a valid right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available for this role)
Working Conditions
- Part-time position: 17 hours per week (days negotiable)
- Batch: Primarily based at North Dorset Local Office in Sturminster Newton, with potential on-site travel as required
Compensation & Benefits
At Dorset Healthcare, we give back as much as we support. Our rewards package includes:
- Comprehensive and structured induction training
- Access to the prestigious NHS pension scheme
- Competitive holiday and sick pay
- NHS staff discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
- An inspiring setting in the scenic North Dorset region
About Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset Healthcare prides itself on empowering people to live their best lives through remarkable, integrated healthcare. As an outstanding-rated trust by the Care Quality Commission, our team is committed to:
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- Joined-up services spanning 12 community hospitals, inpatient facilities, and mental health support.
- Serving a population of nearly 800,000 across diverse locations—urban centers, market towns, seafronts, and rolling hills.
- 89% of staff feeling they make a meaningful impact on communities.
- 95% of patients rating their experience as good or very good.
Our Values
- Innovation & diversity: We’re idea-driven and celebrate a rich mix of cultures and identities.
- Equal opportunities: We build a workplace for the future.
- Team success: Empowering our 7,000-strong workforce to innovate and grow personally.
Join Us – Shape the Future Together
At Dorset Healthcare, your passion matters. Collaborate with a thriving team, evolve professionally, and contribute to our vision: Healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
Next Steps
For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, contact:
Name: Kirsty Barson Job Title: Clinical Lead Email: kirsty.barson@nhs.net Telephone: 07786172993
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