Support Worker in Chard inChard PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£14.44 per hour
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 04 November 2025 Salary: £14.44 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 04 December 2025 Location: Chard, TA20 1AA Remote working: On-site only Company: Discovery Job type: Permanent Job reference: DS04566 Apply for this job Summary Join Our Team as a Fun-Loving, Active Support Worker in Chard! At The Old Farm House, we embrace a positive and lively atmosphere, filled with daily banter and laughter. We're looking for individuals who can seamlessly fit into our vibrant team. About the Role: As a Support Worker, you'll assist four males and one female in living independently and ensuring they are getting to do the things they love each day! Our residents enjoy walking, shopping, playing ball games, and swimming! We have cars available, so there's always an opportunity for more outings! Your responsibilities will include: - Providing daily personal care support - Assisting with money management - Supporting medication routines - Encouraging a fun and fulfilling life for each individual Join us and make a difference while enjoying a dynamic and engaging work environment! UK drivers licence is essential for this role Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled Why join us? - Full-time or part-time contracts available - £14.44 per hour - 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. - A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members. - Life Assurance and Pension scheme - Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care. Apply now: We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team or drop us an email at for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day. 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 . Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on or email
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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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