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

Location: Yeovil, situated in a purpose-built residential care home in the heart of the town

Who We Support: Our residents, 6 individuals aged between 30 and 70, are eager to welcome both newcomers and experienced individuals into our team. We offer flexible full-time and part-time positions.

Activities You'll Be Part Of:

Exploring Nature: Enjoy walks, duck feeding, and picnics at Nine Springs Park.

Sensory Activities: Engage in stimulating activities in our sensory room, featuring a ball pit. Musical instruments and arts and crafts are a weekly fixture

Cooking and Baking: Dive into culinary adventures as we love experimenting with food through smell, touch and taste

Cultural Outings: Join us for trips to the theatre, concerts, cinema, and other exciting events.

Communication: Some residents communicate through pictures and objects, which we'll teach you to understand.

Mobility: While some use wheelchairs, it doesn't hinder their desire to explore. Help us plan memorable outings, some residents have their own cars so you can support people out and about wherever they want to go, whether its fish and chips at the beach or out to the disco

About you

Your Role: As a Support Worker, you'll assist with various day-to-day tasks, including finances, shopping, cooking, and personal care. Active person centred support is so important , enabling and empowering the people we support to as independent as possible

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.