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 - Ruishton
Pay rate - £13.13
Daily Living Assistance: Support individuals with day-to-day tasks, ensuring they feel empowered and confident in their abilities. This will include, medication support, personal care, finance support and support at meal times.
Person-Centred Support: Help create meaningful, tailored days out like our recent ones to the Zoo and the Army Museum, and sensory-rich indoor activities like storytelling and games. From leisurely walks to bringing outdoor games inside, you’ll help keep everyone engaged and having fun.
Initiative & Creativity: Use your initiative to discover and plan new opportunities and experiences that promote growth, enjoyment, and well-being.
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Ruishton, Somerset. We support a group of wonderful ladies and gentlemen who enjoy engaging in different hobbies such as sensory activities, getting outside in the fresh air for walks, baking and maybe some pampering or our ladies!
If you have a passion for improving the quality of life for others and love planning engaging, person-centred experiences, this could be the perfect role for you!
What We’re Looking For:
- Compassionate and patient individuals with a positive attitude.
- Someone who enjoys planning and participating in different activities such as shopping, pampering, and sensory experiences.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Creativity and initiative in finding new and exciting ways to engage the people we support.
- Flexibility and willingness to work around the needs and preferences of the individuals we support
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.
