Floating Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Minehead; On-site; GBP 20,567; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Ongoing development

Opportunities for qualifications

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a Floating Support Worker in Minehead, Williton & surrounding areas, offering flexible contracts of 7, 22.5, or 37.5 hours per week at £14.93 per hour. In this vital role, you will support our homes by building trust, aiding with daily routines, and encouraging independence.

Join an essential team that helps individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live confidently and independently. Benefits include fully paid training and opportunities for ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in varying environments.
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
• Care experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships.
• Support daily routines like personal care and meals.
• Encourage independence and confidence.

Skills

Adaptability

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Floating Support Worker - Minehead, Williton & Surrounding Areas

£14.93 per hour

Flexible contracts available: 7, 22.5 or 37.5 hours per week

Driving licence, access to a car & business insurance essential

Be the difference across multiple homes

Looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your skills, and enjoy true variety? As a Floating Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting our homes across Minehead, Williton and the surrounding areas—stepping in where you're needed most and helping teams thrive.

At Discovery, we're proud to support people with learning disabilities and autism to live the lives they choose—independently, confidently and with purpose. Our floating team is key to making that happen.

What makes this role unique?

• Provide reliable, consistent backfill to our core homes
• Be the first choice alternative to agency staff
• Help reduce pressure on teams, giving managers the space to focus on quality and growth
• Experience real variety—working in one home for a period, or across different homes week to week

You might support a service through a staffing gap, help stabilise a team, or assist during a period of change. Every placement has purpose—and your impact is immediate.

What you'll be doing

• Building positive, trusting relationships
• Supporting daily routines, including personal care, meals and finances
• Encouraging independence, confidence and choice
• Supporting people in the home and out in their community
• Working as part of different teams to deliver safe, consistent, high‑quality care

What we're looking for

• Adaptable – comfortable working in different environments
• Reliable and flexible – able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
• Competent and willing to learn – full training provided
• Experienced or values-driven – care experience is helpful, but not essential
• Committed to high standards – compliant, professional and person‑centred

You’ll also need to:

• Commute to the home you are working in (up to 1 hour from your home address)
• Use your own car for work and have (or be willing to obtain) business insurance

What you'll get in return

• Fully paid training to ensure you feel confident and capable in every service
• The opportunity to be part of a growing, specialist team
• Ongoing development and recognised qualifications
• A rewarding role where your work makes a visible difference every day

Why join our floating team?

Our homes have strong core teams—and when they need extra support, that's where you come in. You'll help keep services running smoothly, reduce reliance on agency staff, and bring consistency to the people we support. It's a role that's dynamic, valued, and essential— with the chance to grow your skills across a wide range of settings.

Apply now

We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and are proud to be Disability Confident Leaders. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

If you require reasonable adjustments or support with your application, please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.

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