Floating Support Worker

Discovery Inc; Frome; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career development

Job summary

Discovery Inc is seeking Floating Support Workers to join our Peripatetic Team in North Somerset. You will work across homes and services, providing flexible, person-centred support wherever it is needed most. A flexible rota includes early, late and occasional sleep-ins, with some travel between sites.

No prior care experience is required; a caring approach and willingness to learn are essential. We support adults with learning disabilities and autism across Somerset and Cornwall, offering

Qualifications

• Caring approach and values aligned with our organisation.
• No prior care experience required, just willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with adults.
• Support activities they enjoy, both at home and in the community.
• Encourage independence and confidence in daily living tasks.
• Assist with meals, finances and personal care as needed.
• Support individuals who use wheelchairs or communicate non-verbally (training provided).
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality support.

Skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Compassion

Car owner with business insurance

Job description

Floating Support Workers to join our Peripatetic Team in North Somerset. In this role, you'll work across different homes and services, offering flexible, person-centred support wherever it's needed most.

What makes this role different?

Floating Support Workers bring energy, adaptability, and compassion to a range of teams. No two days are the same-your work will be guided by the people you support, their routines, and their goals.

You'll have varied shift patterns due to the nature of covering multiple services. This includes early, late and occasional sleep-in shifts depending on the needs of each home.

You'll be supported by our Senior Resource Allocation Manager, along with the leadership teams in each service you work in.

What you'll do

You'll help adults with learning disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives. This could include:

• Building meaningful, trusting relationships
• Supporting people with activities they enjoy, both at home and out in the community
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Helping with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, finances and personal care
• Supporting individuals who use wheelchairs or communicate in non-verbal ways (full training provided)
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality support

You don't need previous care experience-just a caring approach, willingness to learn, and the values that align with ours. We'll provide, 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 is a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism across Somerset and Cornwall. We're proud to help people live the lives they choose-independently, confidently, and with joy.

Working a flexible rota across varied shift patterns (early, late and occasional sleep-ins)

• Working alternate weekends
• Using your own car for work-related travel and holding (or being willing to obtain) business insurance

Your benefits

• A full list of rewards can be found in the job description
• Paid training and career development opportunities
• Meaningful work where you directly impact people's lives
• Supportive leadership and a workplace where you can truly belong