Support Worker
Support Worker Role - Full Time and Part Time Available
Pay rate: £12.37 per hourLocation: Wembdon, Bridgwater
Croftlands is a small home in the centre of Bridgwater, we support 6 people with positive behaviour support through active engagement and meaningful lives.We take every opportunity to support people to live the lives they want so there can be elements of driving, either the house vehicle or your own car, to support people to their chosen activities, however drivers are not essential for this role.
We are close to the new Bridgwater leisure complex which we use to visit the cinema, bowling or a game of pool. The people we support enjoy local pub lunches at the Quantock gateway pub which is a few minutes walk away from the home. We have a vehicle so getting to local towns, beaches, forest walks are never too far away.
Timekeeping is crucial, you should arrive on time, if you can take your time to listen then a job with us may be for you! We don't wear uniforms (it's friendlier that way)
If you tick some of these boxes, then a job with Discovery might tick yours.
We are a small friendly team always looking to enhance the lives of the people we support. We take every opportunity to support people to live the lives they want so there can be elements of driving, either the house vehicle or your own car, to support people to their chosen activities.
Why join us?- 30 days annual leave pro-rata (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.
- Long Service Awards, Life Assurance and Pension scheme.
- Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.
- Discovery is proud to be one of the very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2021.
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 Tia on 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
Other organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant or, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant or Carer.