Support Worker

Discovery; Chard; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Chard is seeking energetic Support Workers to assist individuals in living independently. Successful candidates will provide personal care, support medication routines, and encourage a fulfilling lifestyle. The position offers flexible contracts at £14.44 per hour, 30 days of annual leave, and various employee benefits. Applicants must have a UK driver's licence.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Salary advance scheme

24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

Training opportunities including Care Certificate

Qualifications

• UK driver's licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily personal care support.
• Assisting with money management.
• Supporting medication routines.
• Encouraging a fun and fulfilling life.

Skills

Personal care support

Money management assistance

Medication support

Encouragement of fulfilling life

Job description

Join Our Team as a Fun-Loving, Active Support Worker in Chard!

At The Old Farm House, we embrace a positive and lively atmosphere, filled with daily banter and laughter. We're looking for individuals who can seamlessly fit into our vibrant team.

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you'll assist four males and one female in living independently and ensuring they are getting to do the things they love each day! Our residents enjoy walking, shopping, playing ball games, and swimming! We have cars available, so there's always an opportunity for more outings!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing daily personal care support
• Assisting with money management
• Supporting medication routines
• Encouraging a fun and fulfilling life for each individual

Join us and make a difference while enjoying a dynamic and engaging work environment!

UK drivers licence is essential for this role

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled

Why join us?

• Full-time or part-time contracts available
• £14.44 per hour
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.

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 the Internal Resourcing Consultant team 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 0300 303 9150 or email [e-mail].