Support Worker - Part Time

We’re all here to make a positive difference to people with learning disabilities and/or autism in Somerset. Here at Discovery we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Support Worker team in Liskeard.

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.

Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the fifth year in row in 2025.

About the role:

We have 4 lovely ladies at Pendean , we are deaf residential home ,any new staff will have Makaton training . We need support with cooking , with personal care -support with shower, activities in the house - crafting colouring , playing games and more, need support to access in the community - shopping , go to beach , swimming, gym , play tennis , go to zoo and aquarium, visit different places and go for walk . We support with cleaning bedrooms , change all bedding and clean their bathrooms , and clean all community area and kitchens.

We are looking for driver , people we support loves to use car for go visit different beach or go clothes shopping . People we support love spending time with staff all time , all people we support love be active every day . when is nice weather people we support loves go to garden , their love do some gardening with support.

Why join us?

• Part-time contracts available
• £12.60 per hour
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• 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.

If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.

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