Support Worker – Worcester (WR5)
Location: Worcester, WR5 (Various Locations)
Pay: £12.31 per hour + £50 per Sleep-In Shift
Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available (up to 37.5 hours per week)
Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence Manual
Are you looking for a meaningful role where your empathy, reliability, and life experience can truly make a difference? Whether you're returning to work, exploring a new path, or simply ready for a change, this is your opportunity to join a supportive and values-driven team.
Who Will You Be Supporting?
You’ll be working alongside a dedicated team supporting adults with a range of needs, including:
- Learning disabilities
- Autism
- Physical disabilities
- Complex health needs
The people we support enjoy a variety of interests such as:
- Gaming and music
- Football and sports
- Cooking and baking
- Cultural outings like cinema, theatre, and museums
- Swimming and hydrotherapy (you’ll need to be comfortable joining them in the water)
Some individuals may use wheelchairs or require support with communication, and all appreciate support staff who take the time to understand their preferences and celebrate their individuality.
What Will You Be Doing?
This is a hands-on, heart-led role where you’ll help others live life to the fullest:
- Promoting independence and choice in daily life
- Supporting with personal care, medication, and meal preparation
- Encouraging participation in hobbies, activities, and community life
- Building trust and understanding through consistent, person-centred support
Shift Patterns
We offer a variety of shift patterns to support different lifestyles. These may include:
- Day shifts
- Evening shifts
- Weekends
- Sleep-in shifts
Rotas are provided in advance to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Who Are We Looking For?
You don’t need previous care experience—just the right attitude and a willingness to learn. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, especially those bringing maturity, patience, and a sense of humour.
Ideal qualities include:
- Reliable and compassionate
- Positive and engaging
- Adaptable and calm under pressure
- Team-oriented and proactive
Why Choose Dimensions?
- Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
- Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
- Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
- Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
- Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.
- Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.
Other Important Information
- Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
- Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
- DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
- Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!
