Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you enjoy spending time with others, helping them achieve their goals, and supporting their well-being? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Position: Support WorkerLocation: Taunton
Hours: Full-time/Part-time
Salary: £12.37 per hour + Benefits
About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live their best lives. Your days will be dynamic and varied, ranging from social activities like bowling, cinema trips, and shopping to providing practical support with health management. You'll also be responsible for liaising with health professionals to ensure that the individuals you support are receiving the best possible care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting individuals in fun, engaging activities such as bowling, cinema outings, and shopping trips.
- Assisting with daily tasks, including personal care and health management, ensuring individuals maintain their independence.
- Liaising with health professionals to coordinate appointments and ensure medical needs are met.
- Adapting to the changing needs of the individuals, providing personalised care and support plans.
- Building confidence and promoting social engagement to enhance overall well-being.
About You: We are looking for confident, compassionate, and dedicated individuals who can make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support. You will need to be flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to the varying needs of each person.
Key Skills and Qualities:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Confidence to work independently and as part of a team.
- A compassionate, patient, and understanding approach.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Experience in social care or support work is desirable but not essential—full training will be provided.
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
Why join us?
- Full-time or part-time contracts available
- £12.37 per hour
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
- Life Assurance and Pension scheme
- Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Apply now:
We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at[email removed] for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.
This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.
Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery 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 or email[email removed]
