Support Worker - Female Only

Discovery; Chard; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care provider in Chard is looking for a Support Worker to provide personalized assistance, ensuring clients' comfort and independence. Responsibilities include supporting hobbies and day-to-day tasks while offering companionship. Ideal candidates are caring, flexible, and hold a valid UK driver's license. This role offers part-time hours and a competitive salary.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Salary advance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Has a caring and patient nature.
• Is reliable, responsible, and flexible.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Holds a valid UK driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supporting her with hobbies, social activities, and appointments.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Respecting her preferences and encouraging her independence.
• Assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.

Skills

Caring nature

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Support Worker
Location: Chard
Salary: £13.13 per hour, £30.50 per sleep in
Hours: Part time hours, 7am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm + Sleep in shifts, including weekend work

Female Only
Drivers Essential

About the Role

In this role, you will provide personalised support to help her live comfortably and maintain her independence. Your duties will include:

• Supporting her with hobbies, social activities, and appointments.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Respecting her preferences and encouraging her independence at every opportunity.
• Assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation, light housework, and medication reminders.

About You

• Has a caring and patient nature.
• Is reliable, responsible, and flexible.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Holds a valid UK driver’s license

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled

Why join us?

• Full-time or part-time contracts available
• £13.13 per hour & £30.50 per sleep in.
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Salary advance scheme available up to 50% of earnings before payday
• 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Great induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate and Diploma in Health & Social Care

Apply now

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at [e-mail] for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

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. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email [e-mail]

Salary / Benefits: £13.13 Per Hour