Support Worker - Somerton

Do you share our values? Ambition - helping people to be the best they can be Courage – being brave enough to make a difference Integrity – being honest and fair in all the things we do Partnership – working with other people to make a bigger difference Respect – treating everyone fairly and knowing that everyone's voice is important If the answer is YES, we'd love you to come and join us in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism across Somerset. Anything else you need to know and learn we'll help and support you with - no experience is needed. At this particular location we support people with all aspects of their daily lives from getting up and ready for the day, helping with their daily household tasks to participating in activities within the community, visiting places of interest, going out to lunch, swimming and going to the cinema. Family and friends are also important to the people we support, this role will require you to help maintain these relationships including visits to families homes. Why join us? £9.00 per hour, £9.90 per hour (nights), £30.50 per sleep in. 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Travel allowance for some services – discussed at interview if applicable. Supported ‘Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us) A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members. Long Service Awards, 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 Tia on 0300 303 9202 for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day. Please note: To minimise the risks relating to Covid-19, we have decided to conduct all of our initial interviews for the foreseeable future as Telephone/Video Interviews, rather than face-to-face. If you have any queries or questions about this, please call us on 0300 303 9202 and we will be happy to advise and provided reasonable adjustments if required. 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. As Disability Confident Leaders we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy. Dimensions Group, which includes 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 using assistive technology. Other organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant or, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant or Carer. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89907451