Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Glastonbury is hiring Support Workers to assist individuals with learning and physical disabilities in their daily routines and social activities. The role offers flexible shift patterns and does not require prior experience. Key responsibilities include supporting outings and maintaining independence in personal tasks. Exceptional benefits including 30 days paid leave, career progression opportunities, and industry-leading training are available.

Benefits

Flexible shift patterns

30 days paid Annual Leave

Opportunities for career progression

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid

Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme

Salary advance scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, focus on values.
• Ability to assist individuals with learning and physical disabilities.
• Need for driving capabilities to support outings.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily routines and personal care.
• Assist in outings to local attractions and activities.
• Encourage independence in personal tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Support Worker Vacancy

Full time and Part time positions Available

Location: Glastonbury

Pay Rate: £13.13 per hour

We are located in the heart of Glastonbury, supporting 6 individuals with a learning disability and physical disabilities. We are looking for a dedicated team who will support people to go out, trips to the theatre, cinema, local clubs, bowling, meeting friends, local places of interest and to be offered new opportunities! But also a team that are able to support the people in their home with as high level of independence as possible, the people at Jasmine need support with every aspect of their daily routine from getting up, making breakfast and planning their days. We never say “it can't be done” but ask “how can it be done”.

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

Jasmine is just off the main highstreet, a 10 minute walk from morrisons, a 2 minute walk from the tour and much more in between.

You don't need to have prior experience working within a Social Care role we just ask that you have the right values!

Benefits for Support Workers working with Discovery include:

• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• High Street Discounts - Retail Entertainment & Service Industries (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us
• 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

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

About us:

Discovery is about people. We are ambitious for the people we support and our colleagues. We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us.

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.

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 Tia on 03003039150 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.