support worker

Discovery Inc; Chard; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in Chard is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities in leading fulfilling lives. The role involves helping with daily tasks and encouraging social engagement. Candidates should value their role and be committed to enhancing the well-being of those they support. A driving license is preferred. Apply by contacting the internal resourcing consultant for more information about this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Salary advance scheme

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

Great induction and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Drivers preferred due to the people we support wanting to go out.
• Support staff should value their role and aim to get the best out of their job.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Assist with household tasks including cooking and shopping.
• Encourage social activities and personal development.

Skills

Support working

Household management

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Chard

Closing Date: 30/11/2025

Salary: £13.13 Per Hour

Reference: DS04573

Employment Type: Permanent

Department: Support Worker

We are looking for a great new support worker; someone with the right values to work in our supported living home in Chard - could this be you?

Drivers preferred due to the people we support wanting to go out and about!

We are a support living home where we support 4 people with learning disabilities to live the life they choose. It is important to us that Support Workers value their role and want to get the best out of their job.

The people we support have varying abilities and enjoy doing lots of different things, whether that be meeting with their families, going out for a coffee or lunch at the local pub, attending singing groups or staying at home and getting the arts and crafts out. You will also be supporting people with household tasks including cooking, cleaning, shopping, and personal care and finance management.

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

Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the third year in a row in 2025.

Why join us?

• Full-time or part‑time contracts available
• £13.13 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 contacting the Internal Resourcing Consultant team at 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 is Disability Confident and 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].