Discovery exists to help each person we support to live a fulfilling life, to be equal in society and to be active in the 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.

We are currently looking for Support Workers to support a Gentleman living in his own home in Yeovil.

As a Support Worker in this role you will be working on a one to one basis with a Gentleman in his own home, promoting an independent and fulfilling life, and providing support throughout the day with activities, going out to the shops and into town, medication and more.

Experience supporting people who display behaviours that challenge would be advantageous.

• £9.00 per hour, £9.90 for waking nights, £30.50 per sleep in.
• Full time, part time, and relief work available.
• Travel allowance for some services – discussed at interview if applicable.
• 30 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 10 driving lessons paid for by us)
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Life Assurance
• Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.

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. So if you would like to be a part of our team and if you feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below - upload your CV and we will be in touch. You could soon be making a positive difference every day.

If you want more information or just an informal chat about Discovery and the roles we have available – please contact our friendly Resourcing Team on 0300303 9202.

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. As Disability Confident Leaders we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy. Dimensions Group, which includes 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 in one of our offices using assistive technology.

Other organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant or Carer.