Floating Support Worker - Flexible Community Care (North Somerset)

Discovery; Shepton Mallet; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career development

Meaningful work

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Discovery in Somerset is seeking a Floating Support Worker to join our Peripatetic Team in North Somerset. You’ll work across different homes and services, providing flexible, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.

No prior care experience is required—just a caring approach and willingness to learn. We offer full, paid training, a supportive team, and opportunities to grow your career. Driving license and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications

• No formal care experience required; a caring approach is essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to varied shifts.
• Ability to travel within about an hour of home.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with adults with learning disabilities.
• Provide flexible, person-centred support in homes and communities.
• Assist with daily living tasks and community activities.
• Support individuals using wheelchairs or non-verbal communication with full training provided.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

Skills

Driving licence

Access to a car

Business insurance

Job description

Discovery in Somerset is seeking a Floating Support Worker to join our Peripatetic Team in North Somerset. You’ll work across different homes and services, providing flexible, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.

No prior care experience is required—just a caring approach and willingness to learn. We offer full, paid training, a supportive team, and opportunities to grow your career. Driving license and access to a car are essential.