Floating Support Worker

Discovery; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a Floating Support Worker to cover South Somerset, delivering person‑centred care across teams. The role offers both full and part‑time contracts, with driving required and access to a car and business insurance.

Your everyday will involve supporting adults with diverse needs in homes and community settings. As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll adapt to changing locations and care plans, helping people live the lives they want while gaining training and progression

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support across services.
• Assist with finances, meal preparation and daily living tasks.
• Promote independence and meaningful activities for people served.

Job description

Floating Support Worker - South Somerset
£14.93 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?

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-centered care, ensuring the people we support live the lives they want to lead.

This is a role where your adaptability and compassion truly shine. You’ll be part of a dedicated network of colleagues, stepping in where you’re most needed and making a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it’s offering daily support, encouraging independence, or simply being a reassuring presence, your work will matter every single day.

We can offer either full or part-time contracts to suit your needs. Floating Support Workers are supported by the Senior Resource Allocation Manager as well as the management teams within the homes of the people we support.

In this role, no two days are the same as you will be guided by the people we support, and their support plans. The types of things you will get involved with will include:

• 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.

The people we support are happy to meet Floating Support Workers who have not done this type of role before as Discovery provide 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.

As a Floating Support Worker, you must be happy to

• 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

Your rewards

• 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.

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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