Support Worker Flexible Across Services
Discovery
Taunton · posted 22 August 2026
Salary
£30,303 a year
Job type
part time
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Category
Social Care
Floating Support Worker Taunton & Surrounding Areas
Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
£15.54 per hour
Full & Part-Time Contracts Available
Driving licence, access to a car & business insurance essential
Bring purpose to every dayyours and someone elses.
If youre looking for a role where you can make a real, meaningful impact in your community, Discovery could be the place for you. We support adults with learning disabilities and autism across Somerset and Cornwall, helping people live independently, confidently, and on their own terms.
Were now recruiting Peripatetic (Floating) Support Workers to work across Taunton and the surrounding area. Youll join a flexible, supportive team who provide person-centred support across multiple homeswherever its needed most.
What makes the Floating Support Worker role unique?
Peripatetic Support Workers bring adaptability, compassion and energy to a variety of different services. No two days look the same, and youll gain experience supporting different people with different goals, routines and needs.
Heres what some of our current Peripatetic Support Workers say about the role:
I love the variety this role gives me no two days are ever the same. As a Peripatetic Support Worker, I get to meet and support so many amazing people, each with their own unique needs, goals and personalities. One day I could be helping someone with personal care, another day I could be supporting someone with complex health needs, or simply being a friendly face to brighten their day.
Because I move between different services and teams, Ive built up a wide range of skills and experiences. Its rewarding to know that Im making a difference wherever I go supporting people to live their lives to the fullest, while also learning and growing myself.
Youll be supported by our Senior Resource Allocation Manager and by the teams within each service you visit, so youll always feel part of a strong, connected community.
What youll be doing
Every day will be guided by the people you support and their personalised support plans. Your role may include:
Building warm, trusting relationships
Supporting people with activities they enjoy at home and in the community
Encouraging independence and empowering people to achieve their goals
Helping with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, finances and personal care
Supporting individuals who are non-verbal or who use wheelchairs (full training provided)
Working collaboratively with different teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support
You dont need previous experiencewe provide full, paid training , plus opportunities to gain recognised qualifications and progress your career.
What were looking for
As a Floating Support Worker, youll need to be comfortable with:
Travelling within roughly an hour of your home
Supporting people with a wide range of needs, including personal care
Working varied shift patterns (early, late and occasional sleep-ins depending on the service)
Working alternate weekends
Using your own car for travel and holding (or being willing to obtain) business insurance
Your rewards and benefits
A full list of rewards is available in the job description, including:
Paid training at your standard hourly rate
Career development and funded qualifications
Supportive teams and a strong sense of purpose
A workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone belongs
Apply now
Applications are reviewed as they are received. Interviews will continue until the roles are filled.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role (cost covered by Discovery).
We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and are proud to be Disability Confident Leaders. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
BSL-translated recruitment videos are available for all applicants.
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.
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Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
£15.54 per hour
Full & Part-Time Contracts Available
Driving licence, access to a car & business insurance essential
Bring purpose to every dayyours and someone elses.
If youre looking for a role where you can make a real, meaningful impact in your community, Discovery could be the place for you. We support adults with learning disabilities and autism across Somerset and Cornwall, helping people live independently, confidently, and on their own terms.
Were now recruiting Peripatetic (Floating) Support Workers to work across Taunton and the surrounding area. Youll join a flexible, supportive team who provide person-centred support across multiple homeswherever its needed most.
What makes the Floating Support Worker role unique?
Peripatetic Support Workers bring adaptability, compassion and energy to a variety of different services. No two days look the same, and youll gain experience supporting different people with different goals, routines and needs.
Heres what some of our current Peripatetic Support Workers say about the role:
I love the variety this role gives me no two days are ever the same. As a Peripatetic Support Worker, I get to meet and support so many amazing people, each with their own unique needs, goals and personalities. One day I could be helping someone with personal care, another day I could be supporting someone with complex health needs, or simply being a friendly face to brighten their day.
Because I move between different services and teams, Ive built up a wide range of skills and experiences. Its rewarding to know that Im making a difference wherever I go supporting people to live their lives to the fullest, while also learning and growing myself.
Youll be supported by our Senior Resource Allocation Manager and by the teams within each service you visit, so youll always feel part of a strong, connected community.
What youll be doing
Every day will be guided by the people you support and their personalised support plans. Your role may include:
Building warm, trusting relationships
Supporting people with activities they enjoy at home and in the community
Encouraging independence and empowering people to achieve their goals
Helping with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, finances and personal care
Supporting individuals who are non-verbal or who use wheelchairs (full training provided)
Working collaboratively with different teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support
You dont need previous experiencewe provide full, paid training , plus opportunities to gain recognised qualifications and progress your career.
What were looking for
As a Floating Support Worker, youll need to be comfortable with:
Travelling within roughly an hour of your home
Supporting people with a wide range of needs, including personal care
Working varied shift patterns (early, late and occasional sleep-ins depending on the service)
Working alternate weekends
Using your own car for travel and holding (or being willing to obtain) business insurance
Your rewards and benefits
A full list of rewards is available in the job description, including:
Paid training at your standard hourly rate
Career development and funded qualifications
Supportive teams and a strong sense of purpose
A workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone belongs
Apply now
Applications are reviewed as they are received. Interviews will continue until the roles are filled.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role (cost covered by Discovery).
We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and are proud to be Disability Confident Leaders. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
BSL-translated recruitment videos are available for all applicants.
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.