Support Worker

Discovery; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Glastonbury, Discovery, is seeking Support Workers for full-time and part-time roles. You will help individuals with learning and physical disabilities enjoy daily activities, enabling their independence with a supportive approach. Previous experience is not required, but the right values are essential.

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 needed but suitable values are essential.
• Drivers required for supporting individuals in outings.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily routines and activities.
• Facilitate outings and community engagement.

Skills

Dedication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

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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 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.