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Discovery; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay uplift for overtime

Flexible shift patterns

Annual leave

Job summary

Discovery is recruiting a Support Worker in Bridgwater to assist adults with epilepsy, Down's syndrome and autism. You will contribute to daily living, meal prep and active participation in social activities within a warm, supportive team.

No prior social care experience is required, but you will need the right values, willingness to learn and confidence to support individuals to live the life they choose. Strong communication and empathy are essential to build trusted relationships with people,

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required.
• Must have the right values, willingness to learn and confidence to support individuals to live the life they choose.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships with people supported, their families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support with care and compassion.
• Assist with meal preparation and daily routines.
• Support active living and participation in activities and community life.
• Record notes and training progress using digital systems and stay connected with the team.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Empathetic

Communication 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 40-60, 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 Green House is full of fun, variety and meaningful experiences. We all enjoy different things, so your role will be supporting us to live the lives we choose.

You might join us for hydrotherapy sessions in the pool, support a gentleman on his electric-assist bike, or accompany us to animal therapy where we visit goats and chickens. We also enjoy discos, theatre trips, football matches, church services, shopping, café visits and spending time out in our local community.

We love having things to look forward to, including holidays to places like Centre Parcs, where we can relax, have fun and make great memories. If you're enthusiastic, caring and enjoy getting involved, you'll fit right in helping us do the things we love most.

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 alternate weekends

About Discovery

At Discovery, we're proud to support people across Somerset and Cornwall to live the lives they choose. When you join us, you're becoming part of a caring, committed team that puts people first in everything we do. You'll make a real difference every day, and we'll support you with excellent training, development opportunities and a wide range of colleague benefits to help you grow.

There's no “typical” Support Worker here — our teams are made up of people of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. Whether you're new to care, changing careers or bringing years of experience, you'll be welcomed and valued.

What brings us all together is a shared passion for helping people live well, learn new skills and build independence. Our Support Workers don't see their role as just a job — it's the chance to brighten someone's day, champion their choices and be part of moments that truly matter

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.

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

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Discovery.
• 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 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

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.