Support Worker
Discovery Inc, Bridgwater, Somerset
Support Worker
£14
Discovery Inc, Bridgwater, Somerset
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 7 May | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: c1f382cedc814e8596e1430dae1ef5e7
Location ref: Bridgwater, Somerset
Full Job Description
Every day you'll help six amazing people-two men and four women aged from their 20s to 70s-each with their own personalities, interests, and goals. Everyone has different needs, including learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, visual impairments and mental health needs, so your support will vary from minimal personal care to occasional shower or pad support. One person uses a wheelchair and a walking aid. You'll help with medication, GP appointments, meal prep and encouraging healthy eating. Life here is full of fun: playing pool, caring for guinea pigs, going to the gym, visiting discos, enjoying Disney and Dreamworks (especially Shrek!), joining local clubs, and planning seasonal parties, from Easter egg hunts to Halloween parties. Holidays and short breaks are a big part of life too, and you may join people on trips away, helping to create memories that really matter. Shift patterns: Range from early (7am - 2:30pm), late (2:30pm - 10pm), and middle patterns (9am - 4:30pm / 10am - 5pm), with up to two sleep-ins per week and alternative weekend working. Drivers licence: A full, manual driving licence is essential
You're someone who brings warmth, motivation and a genuine belief in helping people live life their way. Experience isn't essential, but compassion, patience and a willingness to get involved are. You're comfortable supporting people with a variety of needs, including providing personal care at varying levels and supporting with mobility when required. You're organised and calm under pressure, able to support with medication, health appointments, and everyday living tasks such as planning meals and promoting healthy routines. You enjoy being active in the community-whether that's going to the gym, dancing at a disco, heading out for a day trip, or helping someone try a new hobby.
About Discovery Every day is an opportunity to create impact, joy, and independence for the people we support. Your work, whether direct, or behind the scenes, contributes to unforgettable moments that change lives. Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 - our eighth consecutive year of recognition.
- A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
- Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- 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.
- 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, We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
- As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - 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 .
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
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