Support Worker in Taunton inTaunton PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Support Worker Job details Posting date: 04 November 2025 Salary: £13.13 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 04 December 2025 Location: Taunton, TA1 1AA Remote working: On-site only Company: Discovery Job type: Permanent Job reference: DS04570 Apply for this job Summary Job Advert: Support Worker Positions Available Location: Taunton, TA1 Hours: Full and Part time contracts available Salary: £13.13 per hour Drivers preferred due to the people we support wanting to go out and about! Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you enjoy activities like swimming, bowling, musicals, and arts and crafts? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Support Workers to join our team, providing full support to 4 females and 4 males with diverse needs in Taunton. About the Role As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include: - Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks. - Encouraging participation in different hobbies such as swimming, bowling, musicals, and arts and crafts. - Supporting individuals in achieving their personal goals and building independence. - Ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. - Providing companionship and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. What We're Looking For - A kind-hearted and patient personality. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - A passion for working with individuals who need full support. - The ability to work as part of a team and independently. - Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential—training will be provided. 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 - £13.13 per hour - 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