Support Worker in Chard inChard PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.13 per hour
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Discovery rGzdRAC0C
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 04 November 2025 Salary: £13.13 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: DS04573 Apply for this job Summary We are looking for a great new support worker; someone with the right values to work in our supported living home in Chard- could this be you? Drivers preferred due to the people we support wanting to go out and about! We are a support living home where we support 4 people with learning disabilities live the life they choose, its important to us that Support Workers value their role and want to get the best out of their job. The people we support have varying abilities and enjoy doing lots of different things, whether that be meeting with their families, going out for a coffee or lunch at the local pub, attending singing groups or staying at home and getting the arts and crafts out, you will also be supporting people with household tasks including, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and also personal care and finance management. Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the third year in row in 202. Why join us? - Full-time or part-time contracts available - £13.13 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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