Support Worker - Female Only

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Career progression

Enhanced DBS paid for by employer

Learn to Drive scheme

Job summary

Dimensions Group in Taunton is seeking compassionate Support Workers to empower individuals with diverse needs to lead fulfilling lives. You will assist with personal care, support daily living tasks and encourage participation in hobbies, building independence while ensuring safety.

We welcome applicants who are patient, good communicators, and able to work in a team or alone. This is a female-only role with full-time/part-time options; training provided and enhanced DBS paid by employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Commitment to providing full support to individuals with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies such as swimming, bowling, musicians, and arts and crafts.
• Supporting individuals in achieving personal goals and building independence.
• Ensuring safety and well-being at all times.
• Providing companionship and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

Skills

Kind-hearted personality

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork and independence

Training provided if not experienced

Job description

Location

Taunton

Closing Date

20/09/2026

Salary

£14.26 Per Hour

Reference

DS04759

Employment Type

Permanent

Department

Support Worker

Support WorkerLocation: TauntonFull time / Part Time Female only

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010"

About Discovery

Your wellbeing matters. From health support to flexible working, we provide the tools and culture to stay balanced, healthy, and at your best, both inside and outside of work.

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

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Encouraging participation in different hobbies such as swimming, bowling, musicians, and arts and crafts.
• Supporting individuals in achieving their personal goals and building independence.
• Ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Providing companionship and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

About you

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you enjoy activities like swimming, bowling, musicians, and arts and crafts? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Support Workers to join our team, providing full support to 4 females and 4 males with diverse needs in Taunton.

What We’re Looking For

• A kind-hearted and patient personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for working with individuals who need full support.
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential—training will be provided.

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
• 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.

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.

If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.