Support Worker/ Senior Support Worker (SC3) in Chard inChard PUBLISHED FRI 17 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Support Worker/Senior Support Worker (SC3) Job details Posting date: 17 October 2025 Salary: £12.21 to £12.45 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 16 November 2025 Location: Chard, Somerset Remote working: On-site only Company: Swanton Care and Community Job type: Permanent Job reference: SC3 Apply for this job Summary Full time and part time opportunities available. Earn competitive pay + develop and grow with a company that cares about you! If you’re outgoing, friendly and passionate about people, you could make a real positive difference as a Support Worker in the Swanton Community Services Team in Chard. You’ll be supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community. You’ll be… Encouraging – promote independence where possible & encourage service users to achieve personal goals Supportive – provide support to ensure the safety & wellbeing of people relying on our services Compassionate – communicate well with service users using their chosen methods to support individuality Observant – monitor & report any changes in health or circumstances of a service user to management Engaging – support service users to engage in the local community from going shopping to attending events You’ll enjoy… Competitive pay – earn up to £30,596.80 (inc 2 sleep/week) Guaranteed hours Exclusive staff discounts – offers on top brands Local work & paid mileage – short commutes helping local people Excellent career opportunities – develop yourself and your career Paid ongoing training – from our exclusive Training Academy Team Paid holiday – to support your personal life 24/7 support – for your health and mental wellbeing Pension – to help prepare for your future Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £300 for every friend that starts with us *T&C's apply* You’ll need… Willingness to work towards Level 2 Diploma or above in Health & Social Care Good understanding of working with individuals with a learning disability and autism Commitment to providing quality care and support Strong communication and interpersonal skills Patience, compassion and a motivational attitude at all times A responsible, dedicated and flexible approach to work Competent IT knowledge and computer skills No previous experience or qualifications are required. When you join, you’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Training Academy where you’ll learn how to deliver high quality support. All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the ‘Swanton Difference’ through our focus on quality and compassion!