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-centred care, ensuring the people we support live the lives they want to lead.
This role demands adaptability and compassion. 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.
Below is an overview of the types of activities you will be involved with:
- 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.
Discovery provides full training to all Support Workers, including those who have not performed this type of role before. All training is paid at your standard hourly rate, and we also offer opportunities to undertake diplomas and progress in your career. Specialist training related to non-verbal communication or wheelchair mobility will be covered when you join us.
What we expect
- Work within an hour commute from your home address (this can be discussed in detail at the 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
A full list of rewards can be found in the attached job description.
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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 – Discovery 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.
DiscoveryThe Exchange, Bridgwater, SomersetTA6 4RR
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