Support Worker

Discovery; Frome; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days

Career progression

Learn to Drive

Salary advance

Discounts

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Training

DBS paid

Job summary

Discovery is recruiting a dedicated Support Worker for our Frome team in Delmore Road. You will help ten residents with learning disabilities live active, fulfilling lives, supporting daily activities, shopping, appointments and social participation.

No prior experience is required, as we value your caring nature, reliability and willingness to learn. You will work as part of a supportive team, using technology to keep records and promote independent living.

Qualifications

• Share our values and have a genuine passion for supporting independent living.
• Be kind, patient and positive, with ability to build relationships.
• Proactive, reliable and comfortable working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support 10 people with learning disabilities to live active, independent lives.
• Help with everyday tasks: money management, shopping, chores, laundry and taking medications.
• Use digital systems to maintain support records and important information.
• Encourage independence and promote choice and dignity in all you do.

Job description

About Discovery

At Discovery, we support people across Somerset and Cornwall to live the lives they choose. Join a friendly, dedicated team where people are at the heart of everything we do, and enjoy excellent training, development and benefits.

There's no typical Support Worker here-our teams come from all backgrounds, united by a shared desire to help people live well, learn new skills and gain independence. You'll make a real difference every day, creating meaningful moments and supporting choice.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 - our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

About the role

At Delmore Road in Frome, you'll be supporting 10 people with learning disabilities in their own homes to live active, fulfilling lives and achieve the goals that matter to them. Whether it's a walk around the local area, a shopping trip for favourite treats and new clothes, attending social groups, or supporting someone to build new friendships, you'll be helping people make the most of every day.

You'll quickly get to know everyone's unique interests. Some people love keeping up with football, rugby and cricket, while others enjoy relaxing spa days, massages and having their nails painted. Saturday nights are often filled with excitement as people settle down to watch their favourite TV shows, and one person is a huge fan of magic and loves watching Dynamo.

Alongside supporting people to enjoy the things they love, you'll encourage independence with everyday tasks such as managing money, shopping, household chores, laundry and taking medication. You'll also use digital systems to maintain support records and important information.

Located near Victoria Park and just a short walk from Frome town centre, Delmore Road is a welcoming and friendly place where you'll be part of a supportive team helping people live the lives they choose.

About you

You don't need previous experience in support work to be successful in this role. What matters most is that you share our values and have a genuine passion for supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives.

You'll be kind, patient and positive, with a natural ability to build meaningful relationships. You'll enjoy getting to know people as individuals, celebrating their achievements and supporting them to reach their goals, no matter how big or small.

As someone who is proactive and reliable, you'll be happy getting involved in a variety of activities, from shopping trips and social groups to supporting people with everyday tasks at home. You'll understand the importance of promoting choice, independence and dignity in everything you do.

You’ll also be comfortable working as part of a team, using technology to record information accurately and adapting to the different needs of the people you support.

If you enjoy helping others, bringing positivity to each day and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Rewards that make a difference

• 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
• 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.
• 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.

Discovery
The Exchange, Bridgwater, Somerset
TA6 4RR