Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks passionate individuals for Support Worker roles in Shepton Mallet. These roles involve assisting with daily living tasks, emotional support, and ensuring fulfilling lives for the individuals supported. With various shift patterns and opportunities for career progression, this position is ideal for compassionate individuals.

Benefits

30 days paid annual leave (including public holidays, pro-rata)

Opportunities for career progression

High street discounts on retail and entertainment

Life assurance and company pension

Industry-leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Salary advance scheme

Qualifications

• Drivers required due to the location of the home.
• Experience with personal care and emotional support desired.

Responsibilities

• Support with shopping for clothes and food.
• Assist with emotional and mental health needs.
• Encourage housework, cleaning, and meal prep.
• Maintain written records for support plans.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker Vacancy
Shepton Mallet
Full and Part time available

Pay rate: £13.13 per hour
Drivers required due to the location of the home

Shift Patterns: These can vary throughout the week, with some flexibility, but an expectation that you will be available to work sleep-ins. For example: 7am - 2:30pm, 8am - 3:30pm, 9am - 4:30pm, 2:20pm - 10pm, 9am - 3pm, 4pm - 9pm, plus alternate weekends.

"As a parent, whose daughter has special needs, I would encourage you to apply to work with us in the adult social care sector. You will quickly get to know the character of the people you will care for and learn their individual needs. Activities include shopping, walks, outings, swimming, and supporting holidays, as well as home visits and helping them stay connected with their families. For a compassionate and people-loving person, this role offers satisfaction and personal reward."

Are you ready to be part of an empowering journey at Discovery? We're on a mission to turn dreams into reality for those we support, and we're seeking a passionate individual to join our team. Could it be you?

Located near St. Peters Hospital and just a 20-minute walk from town, our vibrant community awaits.

As a Support Worker, you'll participate in activities such as swimming, bowling, cinema visits, exploring local places, and enjoying meals out. We also support maintaining relationships with families and friends. Our team supports six individuals with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.

Key Tasks:

• Support with shopping for clothes and food
• Assist with emotional and mental health needs
• Support with managing their own money
• Encourage and help with housework, cleaning, laundry, and meal prep
• Support with medication
• Maintain written records using IT systems to update support plans, financial information, and health and safety records

For further information, please contact Sandra at 07944636389.

Benefits for Support Workers:

• 30 days paid annual leave (including public holidays, pro-rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• High street discounts on retail and entertainment, worth up to £1200
• Life assurance and company pension
• Industry-leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us
• Salary advance scheme (up to 50% of earned wages before payday)

Apply now:

We aim for our supported individuals to have fulfilling lives and for our colleagues to build rewarding careers with us.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure, which will be arranged by Discovery.

Discovery is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, providing support to applicants with disabilities, and guaranteeing to interview all who meet the minimum criteria and disclose a disability. We can offer application support using assistive technology.

Other titles for this role include Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant, or Carer.

Join us at Discovery and be part of an empowering journey to support our community. We look forward to your application!