Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Taunton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay uplift for overtime

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days

Career progression

Salary advance up to 50%

Discounts and perks

Life Assurance and Pension

Training and DBS paid for

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Taunton to empower individuals to live more independently and with confidence. You will provide practical day‑to‑day assistance, including cooking, cleaning, and personal care, while promoting dignity and choice.

You’ll join a supportive team, keep precise notes, and help ensure safety and wellbeing. Flexible shifts including evenings and weekends are available, offering a chance to grow within a caring organisation.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and support individuals to live independently.
• Right values: compassion, reliability and respect.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support with day‑to‑day living, including cooking, cleaning and personal care.
• Offer emotional support to help individuals engage with their communities.
• Promote dignity, choice and independence in everyday activities.
• Keep accurate records and ensure safety and wellbeing of those supported.
• Work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Reliability

Empathy

Adaptability

IT skills

Job description

Location

Taunton

Closing Date

25/09/2026

Salary

£14.26 Per Hour

Reference

DIS/6067

Employment Type

Permanent

Department

Support Worker

Support Worker Salary: £14.26Location: Bishops Lydeard, Taunton Full time: 37.5 hours Full UK manual drivers licence About Discovery

About the role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in empowering individuals to live independently, build confidence, and achieve their personal goals—however big or small they may be.

This is a rewarding, hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You’ll provide practical support with day‑to‑day living, including cooking, cleaning, and personal care, while always promoting dignity, choice, and independence. Alongside this, you’ll offer emotional support—encouraging the people you support to build relationships, engage in their communities, and enjoy meaningful activities.

You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team, working together to deliver person‑centred support that truly reflects each individual’s needs, preferences, and aspirations. Keeping accurate records and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those you support will be key aspects of your role.

We’re looking for someone who is flexible and committed, able to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to build a career where compassion, respect, and making a difference are at the heart of everything you do.

About you

To thrive as a Support Worker in this home, you will be someone who is compassionate, reliable, and genuinely motivated to make a positive difference in people’s lives. You don’t need previous experience in social care, but you do need the right values, the willingness to learn, and the confidence to support individuals to live the life they choose.

You’ll bring strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with the people you support, their families, and your colleagues. A good Support Worker here is patient, calm under pressure, and able to adapt to different situations with empathy and professionalism. You’ll also be proactive, observant, and comfortable encouraging people to develop their independence and try new things.

Basic IT skills are important, as you’ll use digital systems for recording notes, completing training, and staying connected as part of the team. You’ll show a commitment to your own learning and development, embracing the training we provide to ensure you feel confident and equipped in your role.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who brings positivity, kindness, and respect to every interaction, helping create a safe, supportive, and happy environment for the people who live here.

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
• 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

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