Support Worker

Job Advert: Support Worker Positions Available
Location: Taunton, TA1
Hours: Full and Part time contracts available
Salary: £13 per hour

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you enjoy activities like swimming, bowling, musicals, and arts and crafts? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Support Workers to join our team, providing full support to 4 females and 4 males with diverse needs in Taunton.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Encouraging participation in different hobbies such as swimming, bowling, musicals, and arts and crafts.
• Supporting individuals in achieving their personal goals and building independence.
• Ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Providing companionship and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

• A kind-hearted and patient personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for working with individuals who need full support.
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential—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
• £13.00 per hour & £30.50 per sleep in.
• 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 applynow@discovery-uk.org 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 applynow@discovery-uk.org