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Bridgwater, Somerset
Support Worker - Bridgwater
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £9.00 - £9.90 Per Hour |
Overview
“I love what I do, and I have great fun supporting people to get more from life. Everyone I work with is an individual and what I love most is that, even if someone is unable to tell you what they want; there are plenty of other methods of communication. You can still get to know them and what they like. I just can’t put it into words how amazing this job is. I should have done it years ago” - Being a Support Worker with Discovery is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to change your life as well as enable others The role: In Bridgwater at Greengates the People We Support enjoy a range of activities and part of your role will be to encourage the person you are supporting to get involved and make the most of these activities, as well as supporting with daily living, which includes personal care. We are open to full-time and part-time colleagues joining us 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.