Floating Support Worker.

Discovery; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit support provider in South Somerset is seeking a Peripatetic Support Worker. In this role, you will support individuals with various needs, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives. You will build relationships, assist with personal care, and be flexible with your shifts. The role offers full training and career progression opportunities. Access to a car and business insurance is essential. Join us to make a difference in our community.

Benefits

Full training provided

Career progression opportunities

Paid training hours

Qualifications

• Must have driver’s license and access to a car with business insurance.
• Ability to support individuals with diverse needs.
• Willingness to undergo training and development.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with the people we support.
• Assist individuals with personal care, finances, and daily activities.
• Be available for flexible shifts and weekend work.

Skills

Relationship building

Personal care support

Healthcare assistance

Flexibility in shifts

Communication skills

Job description

Peripatetic Support Worker - South Somerset

£14.44 per hour

Full & Part-Time Hours based contracts available

Driver with access to a car & business insurance essential

Are you someone who thrives on variety, enjoys meeting new people, and wants a role where no two days are the same?

Overview

As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to work across different teams and services in South Somerset, supporting individuals with a wide range of needs – from personal care to complex health support. Discovery is a leading not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism in Somerset & Cornwall. Our Floating Support Workers provide the highest levels of person-centred care, ensuring the people we support live the lives they want to lead.

Responsibilities

• Building meaningful relationships with the people we support and those in their lives
• Doing the things that they enjoy both at home and out and about
• Helping them maintain their homes
• Empowering their independence
• Assisting with finances, meal preparation and personal care
• Work within an hour commute from your home address (this can be discussed in detail at point of interview)
• Support people with diverse needs, including personal care & healthcare related needs
• Be flexible in the shifts you can work: typically, 7:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 (sleep‑ins may be required) although some homes may have other shifts available
• Have the availability to work on alternate weekends
• Use your own car for commuting & have or be willing to obtain business insurance

Benefits

The people we support are happy to meet Floating Support Workers who have not done this type of role before as Discovery provides all Support Workers with full training. All training is paid at your standard hourly rate, we also offer the opportunity to undertake diplomas and offer career progression. Some of the people we support would like you to know that they don’t use words to communicate, and some of them use wheelchairs to mobilise. Any specialist training related to this will be covered when you join us.

Rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached.

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.

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• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Discovery.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy – Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.