Lead Support Worker

Lead Support Worker Vacancy 
Location: Taunton
6 months maternity cover 
Salary: £14.44 per hour

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you enjoy going for Meals out to local cafes and restaurants, attending Seasonal Events, going swimming, visiting the zoo, going to Harry Potter world and butlins holidays? 

We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Lead support worker to join our team, providing full support to 4 males Taunton.

What does the role as Lead Support Worker look like?  Some key elements of this are listed below.

• Being a role model to colleagues, ensuring that you always display the organisational values, follow support plans and policies and procedures within your daily practice.
• Role modelling all of the processes in place organisationally and within the home.Inducting new colleagues.
• Completing additional delegated tasks and managing your time to achieve this
• .Advocating for the people we support.Demonstrating and creating new ways to promote the independence of the people who live at the saplings.
• Mentoring colleagues.Assessing competencies of your colleagues and coaching them where required.

What We’re Looking For

• A kind-hearted and patient personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for working with individuals who need full support.
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently.

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

Why join us?

• 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 Consultant 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