Floating Support Worker.

Nightingale Hammerson; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the support sector is seeking dedicated Support Workers to help adults with learning disabilities or autism live fulfilling lives. The role involves aiding with daily tasks and encouraging personal and educational development, requiring good communication skills and a driving ability. Join a committed team in Taunton and contribute positively while enjoying competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Paid mileage at 45p per mile

30 days paid Annual Leave

Opportunities for career progression

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Qualifications

• Ability to drive is essential.
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities or autism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to learn life skills.
• Support with daily tasks including shopping, housework, and personal care.
• Encourage participation in education, employment, and leisure activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Looking for something more meaningful in your career? Look no further, here at discovery we can grantee that every day will fill your heart with joy all year round. We support fantastic people to live fulfilled and happy lives!

We are looking for dedicated team who will support people in Taunton and surrounding areas to access community facilities such has hydro, trips to the theatre, cinema, local clubs and local places of interest.

Ability to drive is essential due to expectancy to travel across Somerset.

As part of this role, you will:

• Help adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to learn the skills they need to live the life they choose
• Support with daily tasks including shopping, housework, cleaning and laundry
• Support with medication and personal care
• Support and encourage people to find opportunities in education, employment and leisure, and enable them to take part in these opportunities
• Continuously upskill yourself to ensure you can meet the needs of the business

Benefits for Support Workers choosing to work with Discovery include:

• Enhanced floating support worker rate £14.30
• Paid mileage at 45p per mile
• 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

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 Melissa on 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at [e-mail] 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 [e-mail]

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.

Salary / Benefits:£14.30 Per Hour