Overview
Support Worker - Somerton
Full time and Part time contracts available
£13.13 per hour
Discovery are currently looking for Support Workers to join our team in Somerton!
About the role
We are currently looking for active and upbeat Support Workers to provide support to 7 ladies and 1 gentleman with learning disabilities in their own home. Aged between their 30's & 60's, the people you will be supporting have a wide range of interests and abilities meaning no week is ever the same. From Cliff Richard to Harry Potter, this home is usually a buzz with something going on for the people we support.
Possible roles include:
* Heading out to the Theatre
* Enjoying National Trust excursions
* Planning a big party
* Listening and having a dance to some music
* Sitting and watching a good film with some popcorn!
Whatever the week looks like, it's usually good fun and there is so much more we could do with the addition of new Support Workers to the home!
Your role as a Support Worker will be to help these people live the life they choose whilst promoting independence, individuality and encouraging them to find opportunities in all aspects of their life. Other duties will include, but are not limited to, full support with medication, personal care helping with finances and shopping
About Discovery
Discovery exists to help each person we support to live a fulfilling life, to be equal in society and to be active in his or her local community. That's a big deal. It means being able to have choice and control in life. It means choosing to go out or to stay in, making friends and having relationships, finding and developing skills and interests. It also means managing a home, voting, staying healthy and being able to pursue employment or volunteering opportunities. If you think you can help the people we support get more from life, we want to hear from you.
Discovery is proud to be one of the very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2025.
Applications
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
Why join us?
* £13.13 per hour, with uplift for overtime and sleep-ins
* 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)
* 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.
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 Sarah on 03003039150 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.
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