Support Worker in Bridgwater inBridgwater PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

£13.13 per hour PERMANENT

Discovery rGzdRAC0C

Job description

Help six residents at Croftlands, a small Bridgwater home, to enjoy active, meaningful lives. As a Support Worker you’ll provide positive behaviour support and practical companionship—helping with outings to the local leisure complex, pubs, beaches and forest walks—and there can be occasional driving of the house vehicle or your own car (drivers not essential). This on-site, permanent role is available full time or part time, pays £13.13 per hour and suits reliable, patient carers who value good timekeeping, listening skills and working within a small, friendly team. There’s no uniform, and the day-to-day focus is on supporting people to make choices and take part in things they enjoy.

Discovery offers practical benefits that make caring work sustainable and progressive: 30 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays); a supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 lessons and tests paid); a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme covering family members; long service awards, life assurance and pension; plus thorough induction and ongoing training including the Care Certificate and Diploma in Health & Social Care. An enhanced DBS will be obtained for you, and Discovery is Disability Confident with guaranteed interviews for applicants who meet the essential criteria. This vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com — to apply, please click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert.

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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.

3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.

4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.

8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.

9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.

10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.

11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.

12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.

While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.

It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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