Support Worker Flexible Across Services

Floating Support Worker North Somerset

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
£15.54 per hour
Full & Part-Time Contracts Available
Driving licence, access to a car & business insurance essential
Create brighter futures. Shape your own.
If youre looking for a role where every day has purpose and you can make a meaningful difference to people in your local community, youll find it here. Discovery is a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism across Somerset and Cornwall. Were proud to help people live the lives they chooseindependently, confidently, and with joy.
Were now looking for Peripatetic (Floating) Support Workers to join our Peripatetic Team in North Somerset. In this role, youll work across different homes and services, offering flexible, person-centred support wherever its needed most.
What makes this role different?
Floating Support Workers bring energy, adaptability, and compassion to a range of teams. No two days are the sameyour work will be guided by the people you support, their routines, and their goals.
Youll have varied shift patterns due to the nature of covering multiple services. This includes early, late and occasional sleep-in shifts depending on the needs of each home.
Youll be supported by our Senior Resource Allocation Manager, along with the leadership teams in each service you work in.
What youll do
Youll help adults with learning disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives. This could include:
Building meaningful, trusting relationships
Supporting people with activities they enjoy, both at home and out in the community
Encouraging independence and confidence
Helping with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, finances and personal care
Supporting individuals who use wheelchairs or communicate in non-verbal ways (full training provided)
Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality support
You dont need previous care experiencejust a caring approach, willingness to learn, and the values that align with ours. Well provide full, paid training , plus opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and grow your career.
What we need from you
As a Floating Support Worker, youll need to be comfortable with:
Travelling within approximately an hour of your home
Supporting people with diverse and sometimes complex needs
Working a flexible rota across varied shift patterns (early, late and occasional sleep-ins)
Working alternate weekends
Using your own car for work-related travel and holding (or being willing to obtain) business insurance
Your benefits
A full list of rewards can be found in the job description
Paid training and career development opportunities
Meaningful work where you directly impact peoples lives
Supportive leadership and a workplace where you can truly belong
Apply now
Applications are reviewed upon receipt, and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis until the posts are filled.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role (cost covered by Discovery).
AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.
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. xwzovoh
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.