Support Worker Floating

Dimensions; Dorchester, Weymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check & funded training

Up to 30 days annual leave

Employee benefits discounts

Wellbeing support & 24/7 helpline

Dimensions Academy & Aspire programme

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking a Floating Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and autism across Dorchester and Weymouth. You’ll provide person-centred care, support independence, and help with daily routines, health needs, and confidence building.

The role involves working in different Dorset services for longer placements with guaranteed hours, paid mileage, and career development through Dimensions Academy. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare or care-related setting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (with business insurance).
• Willing and able to travel up to one hour from your home address on a regular basis.
• Flexibility for varying assignments and alternate weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual goals.
• Enable people to stay independent, make choices and feel valued.
• Build trusted relationships and bring consistency to different home environments.
• Work alongside colleagues who share your commitment to dignity and respect.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

Floating Support Worker – Dorchester & Weymouth

Location: Dorchester and Weymouth, with travel across Dorset. Pay Rate: £14.88per hour + paid mileage. Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week).

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Every day you’ll help adults with learning disabilities and autism live the life they choose. Some days, that means supporting with daily routines or healthcare needs; other days it’s about building confidence, trying something new together or simply being a reassuring presence.

In this Floating Support role, you won’t do domiciliary care or rush between homes during one shift. Instead, you’ll work in different services across Dorset for longer placements — bringing stability where it’s needed most. No two days are the same, but every day matters.

Why this role is different

• Paid for all your working time — no unpaid gaps
• Paid mileage for every journey
• Guaranteed contracted hours and rotas planned four weeks ahead
• Exposure to different teams and services without losing security
• Strong career development through Dimensions Academy and our Aspire programme
• Be part of an organisation recognised as a Great Place to Work, year on year

What you’ll do

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual goals
• Enable people to stay independent, make choices and feel valued
• Build trusted relationships and bring consistency to different home environments
• Work alongside colleagues who share your commitment to dignity and respect

Requirements (all essential unless stated otherwise)

• Experience working in a healthcare or care-related setting (Desirable: Experience with complex healthcare or supporting people with behaviours of distress)
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (with business insurance)
• Willing and able to travel up to one hour from your home address on a regular basis
• Flexibility for varying assignments and alternate weekend shifts

What we offer

• Free enhanced DBS check and fully funded training from day one
• Up to 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Employee benefits: discounts on shopping, leisure and holidays
• Employee Wellbeing Support, including 24/7 helpline and digital GP
• A workplace where you can be yourself, feel valued, and grow in confidence

We welcome applications from everyone who shares our values.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

• AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.
• If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place