Compassionate Support Worker – Make a Real Difference

Discovery; Bishop's Lydeard; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

Annual leave

Career progression

Salary advance

Discounts

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Training

DBS paid for by employer

Job summary

The Paddocks, operated by Discovery, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Bishops Lydeard. You will help five residents with daily living, supporting their interests and routines, and fostering independence and choice in a warm, person-centered environment.

Role involves varied shifts (including early, late, weekends) and opportunities to contribute to engaging activities while using basic IT to maintain records.

Qualifications

• Experience isn't essential, but the right values are.
• Able to build genuine relationships and understand what matters to each person.
• Comfortable using basic IT systems to complete records and day-to-day communications.

Responsibilities

• Support five residents with daily living and activities.
• Encourage independence and promote choice.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
• Use basic IT systems to complete records and day-to-day communications.

Skills

Kind

Dependable

Empathy

Good listener

Strong communicator

Patience

IT literacy

Tools

IT systems

Job description

The Paddocks, operated by Discovery, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Bishops Lydeard. You will help five residents with daily living, supporting their interests and routines, and fostering independence and choice in a warm, person-centered environment.

Role involves varied shifts (including early, late, weekends) and opportunities to contribute to engaging activities while using basic IT to maintain records.