Support Worker

Support Work - Ruishton

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Ruishton, Somerset. We support a group of wonderful ladies and gentlemen who enjoy engaging in different hobbies such as sensory activities, getting outside in the fresh air for walks, baking and maybe some pampering or our ladies!

If you have a passion for improving the quality of life for others and love planning engaging, person-centred experiences, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Living Assistance: Support individuals with day-to-day tasks, ensuring they feel empowered and confident in their abilities. This will include, medication support, personal care, finance support and support at meal times.

Person-Centred Support: Help create meaningful, tailored days out like our recent ones to the Zoo and the Army Museum, and sensory-rich indoor activities like storytelling and games. From leisurely walks to bringing outdoor games inside, you’ll help keep everyone engaged and having fun.

Initiative & Creativity: Use your initiative to discover and plan new opportunities and experiences that promote growth, enjoyment, and well-being.

What We’re Looking For:

• Compassionate and patient individuals with a positive attitude.
• Someone who enjoys planning and participating in different activities such as shopping, pampering, and sensory experiences.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Creativity and initiative in finding new and exciting ways to engage the people we support.
• Flexibility and willingness to work around the needs and preferences of the individuals we support

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

Why join us?

• £12.37 per hour
• 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