Support Worker Flexible Across Services

Job description

Floating Support Worker North Somerset

• £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 forPeripatetic (Floating) Support Workersto 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Shepton Mallet

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£15.00 Per Hour

Published at

22-08-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English