Support Worker
Location: Yeovil
Part time: 30 hours
£14.93
Driver and own car required
About Discovery
At Discovery, we’re proud to support people across Somerset and Cornwall to live the lives they choose. When you join us, you’re not just starting a job — you’re becoming part of a friendly, committed team that puts people at the heart of everything we do. You’ll feel proud knowing you’re making a genuine difference every day, and we’ll support you to grow your career through great training, development opportunities and colleague benefits.
There’s no such thing as a “typical” Support Worker at Discovery. Our teams include people from many backgrounds — from those starting out in their careers, to people looking for a meaningful change, to experienced support workers seeking an organisation that truly values people.
What unites everyone is a shared desire to help others live well, build confidence and move towards greater independence. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to brighten someone’s day and be part of moments that matter.
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 at Selwyn, you’ll play a vital part in providing short breaks for people with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and a range of complex and profound needs. At any one time, the team may support up to eight people, each with their own personalities, interests and support requirements. No two days are the same, and that variety brings constant opportunities to learn, grow and make a genuine difference.
You’ll support people with all aspects of daily life — from personal care and medication, to shopping, managing money, and enjoying activities that matter to them. Whether that’s swimming at the local pool, visiting nearby clubs and leisure facilities, or relaxing at the home with in-house activities, your focus will always be on enabling choice, independence and positive outcomes.
This role requires flexibility to work across various homes, as support is provided across a 24-hour period, including early mornings, evenings, waking nights and sleep-ins. In return, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team, working in a well-connected community location.
If you’re caring, adaptable, happy to work flexibly and motivated by making a real difference, this could be a truly rewarding role for you.
About you
You don’t need previous experience to become a great Support Worker — what matters most is your attitude. We’re looking for people who are patient, positive, kind and genuinely motivated to help others live well. If you’re someone who listens, encourages independence, enjoys being part of an active team and isn’t afraid of getting stuck in, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll be someone who values dignity, choice and inclusion, and who brings calmness, resilience and creativity to your work — whether that’s helping with personal care, supporting communication, joining someone for a favourite activity, or enabling someone to feel safe and confident throughout their day.
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
- 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.
