Floating Support Worker


Company:	Alongside
Salary:	£28,655 to £28,655 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	South West
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting services where extra capacity is needed, working across different locations including Exeter, Mendip, Weymouth This is a varied and dynamic role, offering the opportunity to work across supported housing and outreach services, with no two weeks looking the same.

You’ll work directly with people who have a range of support needs, building positive, professional relationships and providing person‑centred, trauma‑informed support. This includes offering practical help, promoting independence, and responding flexibly to individual circumstances in a fast‑paced environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is well organised, and can adapt to changing priorities and locations. You’ll need to be a driver with access to your own vehicle and business insurance, and be comfortable working flexibly, with rotas provided two weeks in advance and occasional last‑minute changes handled considerately.

What you’ll be doing:

Give clients advice and information, providing an enabling service so that they can be signposted to, and access appropriate services.

Maintain client records, so they are accurate and fully updated at all times.

Ensure all clients are provided with high-quality person-centred services which takes a strength-based and trauma-informed approach.

Work collaboratively taking a multi-agency approach to safeguard clients.

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

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