Support Worker

Are you a passionate and dedicated individual that wants to make a difference? Looking for job satisfaction and a career to really invest in? We are recruiting a Support Worker for a location in central Taunton to provide creative, person-centred support to 7 individuals with a variety of complex support needs within a supportive team.

As a Support Worker you will:

• Empower individuals to live fulfilled lives
• Provide assistance with daily activities, such as personal care, cooking and cleaning
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to overcome barriers and achieve their goals
• Work dynamically with a team in order to achieve and deliver person centred care
• Maintain accurate records, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people you are supporting
• Be provided with extensive training to ensure you are able to fulfil your role as safely and positively as possible

What we are looking for:

• Individuals that think creatively, are passionate, dedicated and looking for more than just a job
• Committed staff members that are flexible, invested and care about the people they are supporting
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, across a seven day calendar, within a range of time frames
• Experience working with individuals with complex needs is desired, but not essential

A full UK Driving License is required for this role.

Why join us?

Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited under the Great Places To Work Programme 2024.

• £13.00 per hour
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• 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.
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.

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.
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 Sarah on 03003039150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org