Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £11.67 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | Frome, BA11 4AW |
| Company: | Discovery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DS03729 |
Summary
Support Worker Vacancy
Location: Frome
Pay rate: £11.67 per hour
Full time and Part time vacancies available
About the role:
Step into a world of purpose and fulfillment at our home for adults with learning disabilities nestled in the tranquil residential area of Frome. As a Support Worker, you'll be at the heart of our mission, providing assistance with daily activities like meal preparation, personal care, and community exploration. But it's not just about the tasks - it's about making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.
Conveniently situated near the bustling Marston Trading Estate, our haven is just a stone's throw away from the town center, offering easy access to all the action.
Cherrytrees is tucked away off Rossiter's Road, at the end of Cherry Grove, offering a serene escape opposite Willow Close. And that's not all - just behind Cherrytrees lies Colliers Court, home to The Dental Access Centre and The Adult Social Care offices, adding to the convenience of our location.
The train station is a mere 0.6 miles away in the same direction towards the town center. And as if that wasn't enough, the Marston Trading Estate boasts an array of amenities, including gyms, dining spots, an indoor heated swimming pool, a supermarket, and more, ensuring that there's never a dull moment!
Join our passionate team at Discovery and be part of something truly special. Together, let's create positive change and enrich the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism in Somerset. Apply now and embark on a journey of impact and fulfillment!
Benefits for Support Workers working with Discovery include:
- Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- High Street Discounts - Retail Entertainment & Service Industries (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
- Funding towards driving lessons and test
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.
About us:
Discovery is about people. We are ambitious for the people we support and our colleagues. We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme