Floating Support Worker

Discovery; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career development

Supportive teams

Meaningful work

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a Floating Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and autism across North Somerset. The role offers real variety and purpose, with a pay rate of £15.54 per hour for both full-time and part-time positions.

A driver with access to a car and business insurance is essential as you will travel to different homes and services to help people live independently and confidently. Full training is provided, and interviews are held on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• A driver with access to a car and business insurance.
• Able to travel within approx. an hour of home.
• Flexible with varied shift patterns (early, late & occasional sleep-ins).
• Able to work alternate weekends.
• Caring, adaptable, people-focused approach (no experience needed).

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living, personal care and community activities
• Build positive relationships and empower independence
• Work across different services depending on need
• Support individuals who may be non-verbal or use wheelchairs (full training provided)

Skills

Driver

Travel flexibility

Flexible shifts

People-focused

Job description

Floating Support Worker – North Somerset

£15.54 per hour | Full & Part-Time | Driver essential

Looking for a role with real variety and purpose? Join Discovery as a Floating Support Worker, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism across North Somerset. Every day is different—you’ll work in a range of homes and services, helping people live independently and confidently.

What you’ll do

• Support people with daily living, personal care and community activities
• Build positive relationships and empower independence
• Work across different services depending on need
• Support individuals who may be non-verbal or use wheelchairs (full training provided)

What we’re looking for

• A driver with access to a car & business insurance
• Able to travel within approx. an hour of home
• Flexible with varied shift patterns (early, late & occasional sleep‑ins)
• Able to work alternate weekends
• A caring, adaptable, people‑focused approach (no experience needed)

What you’ll get

• Paid training at your usual hourly rate
• Funded qualifications & career development
• Supportive teams and meaningful, rewarding work
• Full list of benefits in the job description

Interviews held on an ongoing basis.
Enhanced DBS required (cost covered by Discovery).

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Support with applications is available via the Resourcing Team.

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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.

Discovery
The Exchange, Bridgwater, Somerset
TA6 4RR