Floating Support Worker.
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.44 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 October 2025 |
| Location: | Taunton, TA3 5JT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Discovery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DS04530 |
Summary
Peripatetic Support Worker - Taunton & Surrounding Areas
£14.44 per hour
Full & Part-Time Hours based contracts available
Driver with access to a car & business insurance essential
Do you want a role where you make a meaningful difference to the lives on people in the local community? Then join Dimensions as a Peripatetic (Floating) Support Worker working in Taunton & Surrrounding Area.
Discovery is a leading not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism in Somerset & Cornwall. Peripatetic Support Workers are support workers who work across a variety of teams and homes providing the highest levels of person-centred care, ensuring the people we support live the lives they want to lead.
We can offer either full or part-time contracts to suit your needs. Peripatetic 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. Here's what some of our Peripatetic Support Workers have to say about the role and why they enjoy it:
“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, I've built up a wide range of skills and experiences. It's rewarding to know that I'm making a difference wherever I go - supporting people to live their lives to the fullest, while also learning and growing myself.”
The people we support are happy to meet Peripatetic 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 don't 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 Peripatetic Support Worker, you must be happy to:
- Work within an hour commute from your home address (this can be discussed in detail at 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 job description attached
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
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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 - 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. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.