Support Worker - Part Time in Chard inChard PUBLISHED FRI 17 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.13 per hour
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Support Worker - Part Time Job details Posting date: 17 October 2025 Salary: £13.13 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 16 November 2025 Location: Chard, TA20 1AA Remote working: On-site only Company: Discovery Job type: Permanent Job reference: DS04559 Apply for this job Summary Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? Discovery is currently seeking Support Workers to empower the independence of one gentleman with Learning Disabilities and Autism in his home in Chard. The gentleman we support has epilepsy and learning disabilities, he enjoys a wide range of activities both at home and in the local area. Activities Support Workers may take part in with him include: - Helping with meal planning so he can stay on track with his slimming world mission - Going swimming at the local pool on a Tuesday and Thursday - Visits to The Barley Mow or local Wetherspoon's for coffee and a spot of lunch - Late evenings getting lost in episodes of Police Interceptors and The Chase! - Spending time with him at his favourite day service - Enabling independence by assisting with day-to-day tasks (which include - but are not limited to - finances, shopping, cooking & personal care) This gentleman loves to know what is going on in the world around him. He likes to keep up to date with current affairs and know what his support workers get up to! Part time contacts available - 20 hours per week Shift Patterns: 7am - 2.30pm, 2.30pm - 10pm & sleep in 10pm - 7am, you will also need to be able to work alternate weekends Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the forth year in row in 2024. Why join us? - £13.13 per hour & £30.50 per sleep in. - 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us) - 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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