Support Worker

Discovery are currently looking for creative people who think outside the box and enjoy coming up with fun activities! Lets try something different!

We support 7 people in Wiliton who want to live a fun filled life and be able to get out into the local community sampling what it has to offer! Whether that be getting out to the shops, a daytrip further afield or a summer day in the garden.

We want Support Workers to feel empowered to make a difference and help the people we support get more from life, if this sounds like something you want to be involved in then we want to hear from you.

About the role:

As a Support Worker at Sunnyside you will be supporting people at home and out and about, attending appointments, going to Slimming World, doing a spot of gardening or coming up with new ideas for the summer. As well as supporting with activities you will be supporting with personal care, cooking, cleaning and finance management.

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
• £11.03 per hour 'further pay award pending'
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• 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.
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• 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 Consutlant team 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at applynow@discovery-uk.org 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 applynow@discovery-uk.org