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Discovery; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay uplift

Flexible shift patterns

Annual leave pro rata

Life insurance

Company pension

Industry-leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by employer

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to assist six adults in a warm, active home in Somerset. You’ll help with daily living, meals, and activities, building trust with residents and their families while supporting independence and personal development.

No prior social care experience is required, but values align with kindness, patience, and professionalism. Training and development opportunities are provided to grow in your role.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable with strong communication.
• Willingness to learn and support individuals to live their chosen life.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with daily living tasks.
• Build trusting relationships with residents and families.
• Support independence and help residents learn new skills.
• Use digital systems for recording notes and training.
• Engage in activities and outings with residents.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Welcome to Geen House — a vibrant, friendly home where no two days are ever the same. Here, you'll support six amazing adults aged 40- late 60s, each with their own interests, sense of humour and unique personalities. The people you'll support have a range of needs including epilepsy, Down's syndrome and autism, and they appreciate patient, kind and enthusiastic support with all aspects of daily living. Four people use wheelchairs and require hoisting, and you'll play a key part in helping everyone feel comfortable, included and supported.

Life at Geen House is full of fun and meaningful experiences. You might be joining someone for hydrotherapy in the pool (You'll need to feel comfortable supporting in the pool), supporting a gentleman on his electric-assist bike, or visiting the goats and chickens during animal therapy. Others love discos, local theatre shows, cheering on the local football club, supporting someone to church, and holidays to places like Centre Parcs.

You'll be part of a warm, supportive team focused on active support, meal preparation, day-to-day living, and helping people make the most of every day

Shifts run between 7am and 10pm, plus 1 sleep In per week and weekend support.

About you

To thrive as a Support Worker in this home, you will be someone who is compassionate, reliable, and genuinely motivated to make a positive difference in people's lives. You don't need previous experience in social care, but you

do need the right values, the willingness to learn, and the confidence to support individuals to live the life they choose.

You'll bring strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with the people you support, their families, and your colleagues. A good Support Worker here is patient, calm under pressure, and able to adapt to different situations with empathy and professionalism. You'll also be proactive, observant, and comfortable encouraging people to develop their independence and try new things.

Basic IT skills are important, as you'll use digital systems for recording notes, completing training, and staying connected as part of the team. You'll show a commitment to your own learning and development, embracing the training we provide to ensure you feel confident and equipped in your role.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who brings positivity, kindness, and respect to every interaction, helping create a safe, supportive, and happy environment for the people who live here.

About Discovery

At Discovery, we support people across Somerset and Cornwall to live the lives they choose. Join a friendly, dedicated team where people are at the heart of everything we do, and enjoy excellent training, development and benefits.

There's no typical Support Worker here—our teams come from all backgrounds, united by a shared desire to help people live well, learn new skills and gain independence. You'll make a real difference every day, creating meaningful moments and supporting choice.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

Training, Development and Career Opportunities

Working for Discovery is rewarding, meaningful and offers genuine career progression. Within your first 12 weeks, we'll fund and support you to complete the Care Certificate, which is essential for anyone working in health and social care.

You'll have access to a wide range of online and face-to-face training, including specialist courses tailored to the needs of the people you support. Through our City & Guilds accredited qualification centre, you can work towards diplomas and recognised qualifications — and in some cases earn a financial bonus on completion.

Our Learning Connect online platform gives you access to extensive training pathways so you can continue developing your skills throughout your career with us.

Rewards that make a difference

• - A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• - Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs

Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)

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

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.

If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.