Support Worker Flexible Across Services

Floating Support Worker South Somerset 15.54 per hour Full & Part-Time Hours based contracts available Driver with access to a car & business insurance essential As a Peripatetic (Floating) Support Worker , youll 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. Youll be part of a dedicated network of colleagues, stepping in where youre most needed and making a real difference to peoples lives. Whether its 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. Building meaningful relationships with the people we support and those in their lives Helping them maintain their homes 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 dont use words to communicate, and some of them use wheelchairs to mobilize. Any specialist training related to this will be covered when you join us. As a Floating Support Worker, you must be happy to : Support people with diverse needs, including personal care & healthcare related needs Be flexible in the shifts you can work: typically, 7:0014:00 / 14:0022:00 (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 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. We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications. AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.