Support Worker - Female Only

Support Worker
Location: Taunton
Full time / Part Time
Female only
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010". In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

About Discovery
Your wellbeing matters. From health support to flexible working, we provide the tools and culture to stay balanced, healthy, and at your best, both inside and outside of work.

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

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Encouraging participation in different hobbies such as swimming, bowling, musicals, and arts and crafts.
• Supporting individuals in achieving their personal goals and building independence.
• Ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Providing companionship and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

About you
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you enjoy activities like swimming, bowling, musicals, and arts and crafts? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Support Workers to join our team, providing full support to 4 females and 4 males with diverse needs in Taunton.

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.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential—training will be provided.

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
• 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.
• 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.