Support Worker - Female

Discovery; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

Annual leave pro rata

DBS paid by employer

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join Eliot Court in Somerset. You will help eight residents with daily living, personal care and activities, supporting independence and choice.

No previous care experience is required—values matter. You’ll be patient, kind and reliable, with a willingness to learn. Shifts are daytime and evenings, with occasional weekends, and you’ll work with a friendly, supportive team.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; values-driven approach.
• Patient, kind and reliable with a passion for helping others.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a lively home environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks and personal care as needed.
• Support engagement in activities that promote independence and well-being.
• Build meaningful connections with residents, families and the local community.

Job description

Full UK automatic drivers licence required

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

Eliot Court is a lively, friendly home where eight wonderful people we support live. The group is a mix of adults in their 30s to 60s, with a range of abilities, personalities and support needs—most are quite independent, with some needing a little extra help across the day. Some people have autism, epilepsy (well managed), OCD, mental-health needs, physical disabilities and occasional behaviours of distress. Communication styles vary too. Some require help with personal care, and two people use wheelchairs and hoists for mobility support.

What truly brings Eliot Court to life are the people who call it home and the hobbies, interests and passion that make each day feel meaningful and full of personality. It's a place full of laughter, music, fun, and the occasional disco tune drifting down the corridor! You might spend your day helping someone tend to their garden, proudly growing fresh fruit and vegetables, or support people who loves going out for coffee, catching up over a warm drink, or spending time browsing the shops. Others look forward to bowling trips, cinema outings, and the popular tribute nights at Oak Manor. Weekly food shopping is an important routine for several people, helping build confidence and independence.

Shifts run from 7:00 to 14:30 and 14:30 to 22:00, and work alternate weekends.

Although this role is based at Eliot Court, flexibility to work at another Discovery home from time to time would be beneficial. This variety allows you to support different people to enjoy the activities they love, develop new experiences and make an even greater difference across our local services.

About you

You don't need experience—just the right values. To thrive as a Support Worker at Eliot Court, you'll be someone who is patient, kind, positive and genuinely cares about making people's lives brighter. You'll be someone who listens deeply, notices the small things, and celebrates every achievement—big or small.

You'll be adaptable, calm under pressure, and happy to get stuck in with anything from personal care to dancing at the Thursday disco. You'll enjoy supporting people to be independent, make choices, try new activities and stay connected to their community, family and friends.

Most importantly, you'll bring compassion, reliability and a good sense of fun. Because here, the difference you make is real—from giving someone the confidence to cook a meal, to helping them enjoy a night out, to being the reassuring, friendly presence they look forward to seeing each day.

Rewards that make a difference

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)

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

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.

• 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.
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• 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.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.