Support Worker

Discovery Inc; Somerton; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay uplift for overtime

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave incl. holidays

Career progression opportunities

DBS paid for by employer

Discounts and pension

Job summary

Dimensions Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help six residents live well, with duties including personal care and mobility support. You’ll work as part of a friendly team, ensuring dignity, choice and inclusion in daily activities and trips.

We’re looking for patient, kind individuals who listen well, promote independence and build confidence in a caring environment with training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Patience, positive attitude and kindness are valued.
• Ability to listen, encourage independence and support inclusivity.
• Great teamwork and calm, resilient and creative approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support with communication and activity engagement.
• Encourage independence and ensure residents feel safe and respected.

Job description

Bradley View is a lively and welcoming home supporting six ladies and one gentleman aged from their 30s to 60s. With a wide mix of needs - from people who are quite independent to others with profound and multiple learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and dysphasia - every day offers something different. As a Support Worker, you'll help each person live the life they choose. This includes full personal care, supporting with hoists and wheelchairs, and providing 2:1 or 1:1 assistance where required. You'll also encourage independence, build confidence and support people to enjoy the things that make them happy. Bradley View is often buzzing with activity. Interests range from Cliff Richard to Harry Potter, and you may find yourself heading out on National Trust trips, theatre visits or helping plan seasonal celebrations like Christmas and Halloween. With a wide range of communication styles, you'll take time to understand how each person expresses themselves so you can offer truly person‑centred support. Shift patterns include: 7am - 2/3pm, 8am - 3pm, 2pm - 10pm + sleep ins, same shift patterns, long days and alternate weekend.

You don't need previous experience to become a great Support Worker - what matters most is your attitude. We're looking for people who are patient, positive, kind and genuinely motivated to help others live well. If you're someone who listens, encourages independence, enjoys being part of an active team and isn't afraid of getting stuck in, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be someone who values dignity, choice and inclusion, and who brings calmness, resilience and creativity to your work - whether that's helping with personal care, supporting communication, joining someone for a favourite activity, or enabling someone to feel safe and confident throughout their day.

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.

• 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, 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
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
• 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. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.