Support Worker Vacancy
Shepton Mallet
Full and Part time available
Pay rate: £12.37 per hour
Drivers required due to the location of the home
Shift Patterns: These can vary throughout the week, there is some flexibility but there is an expectation that you will be available to work sleep ins.
For example - 7am - 2:30pm / 8am - 3:30pm / 9am - 4:30pm / 2:20 - 10pm / 9am - 3pm / 4pm - 9pm - Plus alternate weekends.
" As a parent, who's daughter has special needs, I would encourage you to apply to work with us in the adult social care sector. You would quickly get to know the character of the people you will care for and learn their individual needs. You would together enjoy shopping, going for walks, outings, swimming and supporting holidays. Also, home visits and helping them to keep in contact with their families. For a compassionate and people loving person this post will bring satisfaction and personal reward."
Are you ready to be part of an empowering journey at Discovery? We're on a mission to turn dreams into reality for those we support, and we're searching for a passionate individual to join our team. Could it be you?
Conveniently nestled near St. Peters hospital and just a brisk 20-minute walk from town, our vibrant community awaits.
As a Support Worker, you'll dive into a world of exhilarating activities such as swimming, bowling, going to the cinema, visiting local places of interest and enjoying lunches out at various venues. Our families and friends play a big part in our lives so we also require support with maintaining those relationships. We support 6 people here with daily living, which includes support with personal care, meal preparation and supporting with medication.
Key Tasks:
For further information, please contact Sandra - 07944636389
Benefits for Support Workers working with Discovery include:
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We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us.
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 in our offices using assistive technology.
Other organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant or, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant or Carer.
Are you ready to be part of an empowering journey at Discovery? We're on a mission to turn dreams into reality for those we support, and we're searching for a passionate individual to join our team. Could it be you?
Conveniently nestled near the bustling St. Peters hospital and just a brisk 20-minute walk from town, our vibrant community awaits.
As a Support Worker, you'll dive into a world of exhilarating activities. Picture yourself cheering alongside as we splash into swimming adventures, aim for strikes at the bowling alley, and immerse ourselves in the magic of cinema outings. But that's not all – we'll explore the pulse of our local community, discovering hidden gems and indulging in mouthwatering meals at various venues.
Families and friends are at the heart of what we do, and we'll count on you to help nurture those vital relationships. Within our close-knit group of six individuals, every day is a canvas for care and companionship. From assisting with personal care to whipping up delicious meals and ensuring medication routines are followed, your role will be pivotal in enhancing their lives.