Support Worker

About Discovery
Discovery exists to help each person we support to live a fulfilling life, to be equal in society and to be active in his or her local community. That’s a big deal. It means being able to have choice and control in life. It means choosing to go out or to stay in, making friends and having relationships, finding and developing skills and interests. It also means managing a home, voting, staying healthy and being able to pursue employment or volunteering opportunities. If you think you can help the people we support get more from life, we want to hear from you.

At Discovery, you'll find more than a job - You'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you.

Discovery is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 – now 5 years in a row!

About the role
We are recruiting a Support Worker for a location in central Taunton to provide creative, person-centred support to 6 individuals with a variety of complex support needs within a supportive team.

A full UK Driving License is required for this role.

About you

As a Support Worker you will:

• Empower individuals to live fulfilled lives
• Provide assistance with daily activities, such as personal care, cooking and cleaning
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to overcome barriers and achieve their goals
• Work dynamically with a team in order to achieve and deliver person centred care
• Maintain accurate records, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people you are supporting
• Be provided with extensive training to ensure you are able to fulfil your role as safely and positively as possible

What we are looking for:

• Individuals that think creatively, are passionate, dedicated and looking for more than just a job
• Committed staff members that are flexible, invested and care about the people they are supporting
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, across a seven day calendar, within a range of time frames
• Experience working with individuals with complex needs is desired, but not essential

Rewards that make a difference

• A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• 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

Apply now

• 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
• If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.
• 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. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.