Support Worker in Taunton inTaunton PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Paid 'Learn to Drive' scheme — up to 30 lessons plus theory and practical tests covered, ideal if you want a licence for work or family life.
Rotas issued at least 4 weeks in advance and split morning/afternoon shifts (7am–2:30pm or 2:30pm–10pm) — great for school runs and childcare planning.
30 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) and a 30‑hour full‑time week — plenty of paid time off for family, health and life outside work.
Regular group holidays and outings (Cyprus, Edinburgh, Butlins) with more planned — social, fun and inclusive activities for staff and people supported.
Strong training and support — paid Care Certificate and Diploma opportunities, great induction, and Discovery obtain your enhanced DBS for you.
Good pay and wellbeing benefits — £13.13/hr, salary advance up to 50%, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance and pension.
Support Worker (Discovery) — Taunton: Make a hands‑on difference supporting five people living together in Taunton to live independently and enjoy everyday life. You’ll provide practical and emotional support — medication prompting, accompanying health appointments, meal preparation and personal care — and help plan social activities such as shopping, family visits, church and gardening. The role is on‑site, 30 hours per week with morning (7:00–14:30) and evening (14:30–22:00) rota options across weekdays and weekends; rotas are issued at least four weeks in advance to support a healthy work–life balance. Holidays and short breaks are part of the offer (recent trips include Cyprus, Edinburgh and Butlins), and keen gardeners would be very welcome to work with a large garden for growing veg and plants.
Pay and perks are designed to support carers’ lives as well as their careers: £13.13 per hour, 30 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, a supported Learn to Drive scheme (up to 30 lessons plus tests paid), access to a salary advance scheme, 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, life assurance, pension and strong induction and training (Care Certificate and Diploma pathways). Discovery will obtain an enhanced DBS on your behalf and is an equal opportunities employer with Disability Confident commitments and support to complete applications. If this practical, people‑centred role sounds like you, please click the “Apply Now” button shown with this advert to apply — this vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com.
Pay and perks are designed to support carers’ lives as well as their careers: £13.13 per hour, 30 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, a supported Learn to Drive scheme (up to 30 lessons plus tests paid), access to a salary advance scheme, 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, life assurance, pension and strong induction and training (Care Certificate and Diploma pathways). Discovery will obtain an enhanced DBS on your behalf and is an equal opportunities employer with Disability Confident commitments and support to complete applications. If this practical, people‑centred role sounds like you, please click the “Apply Now” button shown with this advert to apply — this vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com.
Paid 'Learn to Drive' scheme — up to 30 lessons plus theory and practical tests covered, ideal if you want a licence for work or family life.
Rotas issued at least 4 weeks in advance and split morning/afternoon shifts (7am–2:30pm or 2:30pm–10pm) — great for school runs and childcare planning.
30 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) and a 30‑hour full‑time week — plenty of paid time off for family, health and life outside work.
Regular group holidays and outings (Cyprus, Edinburgh, Butlins) with more planned — social, fun and inclusive activities for staff and people supported.
Strong training and support — paid Care Certificate and Diploma opportunities, great induction, and Discovery obtain your enhanced DBS for you.
Good pay and wellbeing benefits — £13.13/hr, salary advance up to 50%, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance and pension.
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Paid 'Learn to Drive' scheme — up to 30 lessons plus theory and practical tests covered, ideal if you want a licence for work or family life.; Rotas issued at least 4 weeks in advance and split morning/afternoon shifts (7am–2:30pm or 2:30pm–10pm) — great for school runs and childcare planning.; 30 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) and a 30‑hour full‑time week — plenty of paid time off for family, health and life outside work.; Regular group holidays and outings (Cyprus, Edinburgh, Butlins) with more planned — social, fun and inclusive activities for staff and people supported.; Strong training and support — paid Care Certificate and Diploma opportunities, great induction, and Discovery obtain your enhanced DBS for you.; Good pay and wellbeing benefits — £13.13/hr, salary advance up to 50%, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance and pension.
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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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