Support Worker

Discovery Inc; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services provider in Cheddar is seeking Support Workers. The role involves aiding individuals to achieve independence and providing support in daily activities. Applicants must hold a valid UK/EU Driving License. Pay rate is £14.44 per hour, with full-time and part-time positions available. Join a friendly team dedicated to making a positive difference in the community.

Benefits

30 days paid Annual Leave

Opportunities for career progression

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Award-winning training

Enhanced DBS paid for

Salary advance scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK/EU Driving License is essential.
• Enthusiastic and committed staff who enjoy helping people.
• Honest and able to have fun.

Responsibilities

• Support people to be as independent as possible.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to develop their skills.
• Engage with the people supported in their hobbies.

Skills

Empathy

Initiative

Creativity

Common sense

Job description

Overview

Location: Cheddar

Closing Date: 09/10/2025

Salary: £14.44 Per Hour

Reference: DS04515

Employment Type: Permanent

Department: Support Worker

Support Worker — Full Time, Part time and weekends vacancies available; Cheddar. Pay rate - £14.44 per hour. Full UK/EU Driving License Essential.

Females only due to the people we support wanting female support

Cliffe View is a house with gardens in Cheddar, home to 13 people we support (10 in the main house, 3 in self-contained flats). The people we support tend to be older and have varying needs. They enjoy getting out, visiting friends/family, and engaging in hobbies such as painting, tai chi, crazy golf and discos. The aim is to support people to be as independent as possible and achieve their aspirations.

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and empathetic staff who enjoy helping people reach their full potential. You will be part of a friendly team who put the people we support at the heart of everything they do. To succeed in this role you need to be honest, creative and able to have fun, have good initiative and common sense. We encourage independence and ensure the people we support are provided with opportunities to continue to develop their own skill-base. Being a driver is essential for this role.

Benefits for Support Workers

• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (up to £1200 value)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading, award-winning training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us
• Salary advance scheme up to 50% before payday

Apply now

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and our colleagues to have great careers. If you would like to be part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact Tia on 0300 303 9150 or email [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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. Discovery is Disability Confident Committed and guarantees to interview all applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. We can offer support to complete your application in our offices using assistive technology.

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