Support Worker

Discovery Inc; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days

Career progression

Salary advance

Retail discounts

Life insurance

Company pension

Training

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Discovery Inc is seeking enthusiastic, committed and empathetic staff to help people reach their full potential. You will be part of a friendly team who value independence and dignity in the people we support.

A driving role is essential, and you will contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment that recognises effort and dedication. As part of our commitment, we offer a competitive payrate with overtime uplift, flexible shift patterns, 30 days paid annual leave, opportunities for career

Job description

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Discovery.
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• 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.

• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

  We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and empathetic staff who enjoy helping people to 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.

  About Discovery

  Every day is an opportunity to create impact, joy, and independence for the people we support. Your work, whether direct, or behind the scenes, contributes to unforgettable moments that change lives. Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 - our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• 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