Support Worker
Discovery is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Support Workers to positively impact the lives of individuals we support. Our focus is on empowering independence and fostering fulfillment for the people we support with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Location: Yeovil, situated in a purpose-built residential care home surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Who We Support: Our residents, aged between their 30s and 50s, are eager to welcome both newcomers and experienced individuals into our team. We offer flexible full-time and part-time positions.
Activities You'll Be Part Of:
- Exploring Nature: Enjoy walks, duck feeding, and picnics at Nine Springs Park.
- Sensory Activities: Engage in stimulating activities in our sensory room, featuring a ball pit, sensory lights, and musical instruments.
- Cooking and Baking: Dive into culinary adventures as we love experimenting with food!
- Cultural Outings: Join us for trips to the theater, concerts, cinema, and other exciting events.
- Communication: Some residents communicate through pictures and objects, which we'll teach you to understand.
- Mobility: While some use wheelchairs, it doesn't hinder their desire to explore. Help us plan memorable outings, like our recent visit to Haynes Motor Museum.
Your Role: As a Support Worker, you'll assist with various day-to-day tasks, including finances, shopping, cooking, and personal care.
Why Join Us:
- Training Provided: We'll equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in your role.
- Fulfilling Work: Experience the joy of making a positive impact on the lives of others.
- Inclusive Environment: We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds.
- Flexible Opportunities: Choose from a range of full-time and part-time positions to suit your lifestyle.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey and contribute to the well-being of others, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Discovery include:
- £13.00 per hour
- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
- 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.
Discovery is a values-based employer, when looking for candidates:
- We want you to be happy to work within our values of ambition, courage, integrity, partnership and respect
- We know that you make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their loved ones.
About us:
Discovery is about people. We are ambitious for the people we support and our colleagues. We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us.
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.