Support Worker

Discovery; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Career progression

Training

Learn to Drive

Pension

Life Assurance

Discounts

DBS paid

Job summary

Discovery is recruiting a Support Worker for Hillcrest in Somerset, supporting three gentlemen aged 40s–60s with autism, learning disabilities and dementia. You’ll provide person-centred daily living support, including personal care and medication, within a caring team in a home environment.

No prior social care experience is required; brings values, willingness to learn, empathy and professionalism. Training is provided, and DBS is funded by us, with opportunities for progression and flexible

Qualifications

• We are looking for compassionate, reliable people with the right values and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication, patience and the ability to build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with daily living tasks, personal care and medication management.
• Help residents stay active and engaged by supporting outings, hobbies and community activities.
• Support individuals to build independence and make choices about how they spend their day.

Job description

About Discovery

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.

About the role

At Hillcrest, you'll be supporting three gentlemen in their 40s to 60s who have autism, moderate learning disabilities and dementia to live fulfilling lives on their own terms.

Working as part of a caring and dedicated team, you'll provide person-centred support with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, medication and maintaining a comfortable, welcoming home environment. Most importantly, you'll take the time to build meaningful relationships, understand what matters to each person, and support them to make choices about how they spend their day.

The gentlemen at Hillcrest enjoy leading active lives and love getting out and about. Whether it's a trip to the football, swimming sessions, bowling, visits to the seaside, cinema outings, walks around Nine Springs Country Park or enjoying local discos, you'll play a key role in helping them stay connected to the activities they love.

Shifts Include - 7am - 2:30pm / 2:30pm - 10pm, alternate weekends and Sleep Ins.

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
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

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Discovery
The Exchange, Bridgwater, Somerset
TA6 4RR