Support Worker

We are recruiting for friendly Support Workers of all experience and none to join our team at Ashbury in Taunton.

At Ashbury in Taunton the People We Support enjoy a range of activities, such as getting involved in their community, going out for drives or walks, going out for meals, to the cinema, bowling, swimming, sensory activities or choosing to stay at home relaxing, interacting with others, beauty sessions or arts and crafts. Part of your role will be to encourage the person you are supporting to get involved and make the most of these activities even in a small meaningful way through active participation, as well as supporting with daily living, which includes personal care, moving and assisting, eating and drinking. Some of the people we support have dementia or require end of life care, so compassion and respect are a must for the applicant. Full training, Induction and support will be given.

We are open to full-time and part-time colleagues joining us!

Why join us?

• An annual salary of up to GBP21,899 based on a full time contract, plus one overtime shift per week.
• 30 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays).
• Travel allowance for some services - discussed at interview if applicable.
• Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us).
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• Long Service Awards, Life Assurance and Pension scheme.
• Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.

Please note: To minimise the risks relating to Covid-19, we have decided to conduct all of our initial interviews for the foreseeable future as Telephone/Video Interviews, rather than face-to-face. If you have any queries or questions about this, please call us on and we will be happy to advise and provided reasonable adjustments if required.

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

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 in our offices using assistive technology.

Other organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant or, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant or Carer.