Support Worker
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.37 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA21 4BP |
| Company: | Discovery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DS03750 |
Summary
Do you like watching sports?
Do you have a passion for music?
Do you love a good chat and a catch up?
If so Will wants to meet you! He is currently looking for a new Support Worker to join his trusted team! Will absolutely loves getting out in the community and seeing people, stopping for a chat or just a quick hello whether this be old friends or new people, he has a real passion for music - especially the 80s but he's also very in tune with more recent times as well, he also enjoys sports both watching on the telly or going to stadiums, and he would love it if you would cook with him.
Wills current Support team would describe him as an upbeat and happy character who enjoys life and keeping in touch with his family and friends. Will is looking for someone who can really add value to his life by joining in with the things he enjoys but also someone who can help promote his independence, supporting him with finances, personal care and medication.
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 2023.
Why join us?
- Full-time or part-time contracts available
- £12.37 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 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at applynow@discovery-uk.org 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 03003039150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org
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