Overview
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.
Role and responsibilities
* Support people with diverse needs, including personal care and healthcare-related needs, across a range of services and homes.
* Follow the people we support and their support plans; no two days are the same.
* Be flexible with shifts and locations; typical shifts are 7:00-14:00 or 14:00-22:00 (sleep-ins may be required), and some homes may have other shifts available.
* Have availability to work on alternate weekends.
What people say
"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."
Training and progression
All training is paid at your standard hourly rate. There is an opportunity to undertake diplomas and pursue career progression. Some of the people we support prefer non-verbal communication, and some use wheelchairs to mobilize; any specialist training related to this will be covered when you join us.
Additional information
* Some people we support do not use words to communicate, and some use wheelchairs to mobilize; specialist training related to this will be covered when you join us.
* 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.
How to apply
Do you want a role where you make a meaningful difference to the lives of people in the local community? Then join Dimensions as a Peripatetic (Floating) Support Worker working in Taunton & Surrounding 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.
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