Floating Support Worker

Dimensions; Worcester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

30 days leave

Career progression

Industry-leading training

Pension

DBS paid for

Salary advance

Job summary

Dimensions is hiring a Floating Support Worker to cover Worcester and surrounding areas. The role requires flexibility with shifts and a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

The team supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, delivering person-centred care across multiple services. You'll work across different environments, building relationships and gaining varied experience while ensuring continuity of high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Flexible and available to cover varied shifts across Worcester and surrounding areas.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential.
• Experience in care or support roles is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, person-centred support across multiple Dimensions services.
• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
• Assist with daily living tasks, personal care, and medication administration.

Skills

Flexibility

Willingness to travel

Reliable

Job description

Floating Support Worker – Worcester & Surrounding Areas

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week (Must be Flexible with Availability)
£13.96 per hour + sleep-in payments
Driver Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)

About Dimensions

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job – you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference – for the people we support and for you.

Dimensions is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work year after year, thanks to the dedication, compassion and commitment of our colleagues.

About the role

Are you someone who enjoys variety, thrives in different environments and loves meeting new people? If so, our Floating Support Worker role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're looking for flexible and confident Support Workers to provide cover across services throughout Worcester and the surrounding areas, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex support needs.

No two days are the same in this role. You'll work across a variety of services, building meaningful relationships while gaining experience supporting people with different personalities, interests and support requirements.

Reporting to the Resource Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring people continue to receive high-quality, person-centred support whenever and wherever it's needed.

What makes this role different?

As a Peripatetic Support Worker, you'll:

• Work across a variety of Dimensions services
• Meet and support a diverse range of people
• Build a broad range of skills and experience
• Develop confidence working in different environments
• Provide essential support to ensure continuity of care
• Enjoy a role where every week can look different

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being adaptable and wants to expand their knowledge and experience within social care.

What you will be doing

Depending on the service you're supporting, you may be:

• Encouraging independence and choice
• Supporting people with daily living tasks
• Providing personal care where required
• Supporting medication administration
• Helping people access their local communities
• Supporting hobbies, interests and social activities
• Building positive, trusting relationships
• Following support plans and ensuring high standards of care
• Working alongside a variety of teams and professionals

Flexibility and travel

This role requires a high level of flexibility, including:

• Travelling across Worcester and the surrounding areas
• Working a range of shift patterns
• Supporting weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins where required

Shift patterns and service placements will be discussed throughout the recruitment process and matched wherever possible to your availability and contracted hours.

Because you'll be working across multiple locations, a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

About you

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Flexible and adaptable
• Confident working in different environments
• Passionate about delivering great support
• Reliable, organised and self-motivated
• A strong communicator
• Comfortable building relationships quickly
• Positive and proactive in your approach
• Experienced within care and support environments (preferred but not essential)

Most importantly, you’ll share our values and be committed to helping people lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Rewards that make a difference

• Competitive pay rate of £13.96 per hour
• Up to 30 days' annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• Career progression opportunities
• Fully funded, industry-leading training
• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Salary advance scheme – access up to 50% of earned pay before payday
• High Street discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays and days out
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

• 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 at the onboarding stage.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.