Support Worker

Support Worker
Location: Bishops Lydeard, Taunton
Full / Part time: 24 - 37.5 hours
Salary: £14.26

Why you'll love being part of the Paddocks

At The Paddocks, you'll support five incredible people who each live in their own bungalow and enjoy busy, varied lives. You'll get to know their unique personalities, interests and routines, building genuine relationships that make a real difference every day.

You'll support one gentleman who loves nothing more than being out and about, whether that's heading to the seaside, attending exercise classes or dancing the night away at a local disco. Another enjoys going swimming, shopping, exploring National Trust locations and sharing plenty of banter with those around him. One lady has a fantastic sense of humour and a love of music that spans from ABBA and Fleetwood Mac to classical favourites. Another gentleman values both his independence and his relationships, enjoying favourite TV shows, films and quality time with the people who matter most to him. Our newest resident is a huge fan of ABBA, Elvis and Mr Bean and loves being involved in conversations and social activities.

Alongside supporting people to enjoy the things they love, you'll provide personalised support with daily living, encourage independence, promote choice and help create moments that matter.

Shifts: These vary week to week - 7am - 10pm / 7am - 3pm / 3pm - 10pm / alternate weekends / Sleep Ins. (We can also accommodate waking nights - 10pm / 7am)

About you

To thrive as a Support Worker at The Paddocks, you'll be someone who is kind, dependable and passionate about helping people live fulfilling, meaningful lives. Experience isn't essential, but the right values are.

You'll enjoy building genuine relationships, taking the time to understand what matters to each person and supporting them to achieve their goals, maintain their independence and enjoy the activities they love. You'll be a good listener, a strong communicator and someone who can adapt to different situations with patience, empathy and positivity.

We're looking for someone who is proactive, resilient and confident encouraging people to try new experiences, make choices and live life on their own terms. You'll also be comfortable using basic IT systems to complete records, training and day-to-day communications.

Most importantly, you'll see the person before the disability, celebrate individuality and bring warmth, respect and enthusiasm to everything you do. If you're someone who believes in making every day count, you'll fit right in at The Paddocks.

About Discovery

Discovery exists to support people to live fulfilling lives, be equal in society, and play an active role in their local communities. This means having real choice and control—whether that’s staying in or going out, building friendships, developing skills, or exploring new interests. It’s about living independently: managing a home, staying healthy, voting, and accessing opportunities like employment or volunteering.

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 valued, and your development is encouraged. Together, we make a meaningful difference every day—for the people we support and for each other.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

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
• 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.

Use of AI in the recruitment process:
AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.
If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.