Floating Support Worker

Job Role: Floating Support Worker Salary: £27810 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: South West - Exeter, Weymouth, Mendip (Somerset) Additional information: Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends according to the project needs. This role involves travel across our various projects in the South West, including Exeter, Weymouth, and Mendip. As travel is a regular part of the role, please note that mileage and other travel expenses can be claimed back. Expense reimbursements are processed twice a month to help keep things smooth and timely. About Julian House: Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects, and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for About the role: As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll build positive and professional relationships with clients, adapting to different environments and service needs. You’ll need to be highly organised, open to, and comfortable with working in different locations at short notice. One week you might be working in our Exeter Supported Housing service, and the next, supporting our Outreach project in Weymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a range of services all whilst making a real impact What you'll be doing: Providing clients with advice and information to help them access appropriate services Ensure new clients understand their rights, responsibilities, and license agreements Supporting clients to move on from services in a planned and positive way Participate in outreach sessions supporting individuals who are sleeping rough 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. If you’d like to view the full job description, just drop us a message at recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk — we’ll be happy to send it over What we’re looking for: Proven experience within the homelessness, housing or social care sector Strong leadership and people management skills Commitment to person-centred support and continuous improvement Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing needs There are many great reasons to join our team Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff) 30% staff discountat Julian House charity shops A generous and competitive pension scheme Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators You’ll be eligible for a Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted Reflective Practise Sessions from objective, external facilitators Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application processincluding interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team at recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk. We look forward to speaking with you soon Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out Application deadline: Friday 5th December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr