Floating Support Worker — Change Lives Across Somerset

Discovery; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Discovery is seeking Floating Support Workers to join the Peripatetic Team in North Somerset. You will cover several homes and services, offering flexible, person-centred support where needed most, across varied shift patterns including early, late, and occasional sleep-ins.

You’ll be supported by the Senior Resource Allocation Manager and service leadership, with full paid training and opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and advance your career at Discovery.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; caring approach and willingness to learn.
• DBS check required for this role (cost covered by Discovery).
• Willingness to travel within approximately an hour of home and use own car for work travel.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with adults living with learning disabilities.
• Support activities they enjoy, at home and in the community.
• Encourage independence and confidence in daily living.
• Assist with tasks such as meal preparation, finances and personal care.
• Support individuals who use wheelchairs or communicate non-verbally (training provided).

Skills

Driving licence

Access to car

Business insurance

Job description

Discovery is seeking Floating Support Workers to join the Peripatetic Team in North Somerset. You will cover several homes and services, offering flexible, person-centred support where needed most, across varied shift patterns including early, late, and occasional sleep-ins.

You’ll be supported by the Senior Resource Allocation Manager and service leadership, with full paid training and opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and advance your career at Discovery.