Support Worker

Discovery Inc; Westonzoyland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Westonzoyland seeks a compassionate Support Worker to assist individuals with profound disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and supporting family relationships. Flexible shifts and training are available. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact and enjoy benefits like 30 days of paid leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

30 days paid Annual Leave

Opportunities for career progression

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for

Funding towards driving lessons

Salary advance scheme

Qualifications

• Must have the right values and behaviors.
• No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care tasks.
• Arrange outings and administer medication.
• Assist with finances and maintain relationships with families.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Job description

Are you looking for a new rewarding role where you can support people to enjoy their lives and live independently? Join our dedicated team at our home in Westonzoyland, where you will be a valued member of our team, supporting 7 people with profound physical disabilities and multiple learning disabilities. As a Support Worker, you will support people in making the most of their day. Your responsibilities will include personal care, arranging outings to various different events, administering medication, assisting with finances, and ensuring the relationships between the people we support and their friends and families are kept strong. Each day brings new experiences and rewards in this fulfilling role.

We pride ourselves on teamwork and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to making a positive impact. While no prior experience is necessary, having the right values and behaviors is essential. Comprehensive training will be provided.

If you are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

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. 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 in our offices using assistive technology.

Other organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant or, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant or Carer.

Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs

Benefits

• 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
• Funding towards driving lessons and test
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday