Support Worker Vacancy
Full Time and Part Time Vacancies Available
Location: Castle Cary
Pay Rate: £14.44 per hour
Drivers are needed as the people we support enjoy outings and activities outside the home. The Maples is located next to the park by the bowls club and is a 2-minute walk from the high street.
We are seeking individuals with a positive and enthusiastic outlook, willing to encourage and support people we serve to try new activities. A reasonable level of fitness is required to assist with outings in wheelchairs.
The people we support lead active lifestyles, engaging in activities such as visiting Longleat, gardening, exercise, swimming, theatre visits, dining out, socialising with friends and family, and other enjoyable pursuits.
For example, Person A has regular hydrotherapy sessions with prescribed movements, which they would love support with. Person B is a reading buddy at the local school and enjoys dining out and social outings.
Benefits for Support Workers at Discovery include:
* 30 days paid annual leave (including public holidays, pro-rata)
* Opportunities for career progression
* High street discounts on retail and entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinemas, etc.), worth up to £1200
* Life assurance and company pension scheme
* Industry-leading, award-winning training, and an enhanced DBS paid for by us
* Salary advance scheme, allowing access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday
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