At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in achieving independence and enjoying their hobbies.
- Company: Join a Great Place to Work with a friendly, supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, 30 days annual leave, and high street discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and industry-leading training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while having fun and being creative.
- Qualifications: Empathy, enthusiasm, and a driving licence are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 41000 £ per year.
Part time Support Worker role 30 hours per week
Location - Cheddar
Pay rate - £14.93
About Discovery
Every day is an opportunity to create impact, joy, and independence for the people we support. Your work, whether direct, or behind the scenes, contributes to unforgettable moments that change lives. Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.
About the role
Females only due to the people we support wanting female support. Cliffe View is a beautiful house with lovely gardens, situated in Cheddar and is home to 13 people we support - 10 in the main house, and 3 in self-contained flats. The people we support here tend to be older and have varying needs. The people we support enjoy getting out and visiting friends/family. Between them, they also engage in a wide range of hobbies such as painting, tai chi, crazy golf and discos. Our aim is to support people to be as independent as possible and achieve their aspirations.
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and empathetic staff who enjoy helping people to reach their full potential. You will be part of a friendly team who put the people we support at the heart of everything they do. To succeed in this role, you need to be honest, creative and able to have fun, have good initiative and common sense. We encourage independence and ensure the people we support are provided with opportunities to continue to develop their own skill-base. Being a driver is essential for this role.
Rewards that make a difference
- A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work
- Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
Apply now
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Discovery. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual. We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - 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. We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
Support Worker - Female Only in Somerset employer: Parent TEST TJ Company 1
At Discovery, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive employer, dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for our staff and the individuals we support. Located in the picturesque Cheddar, our team enjoys a vibrant work culture that fosters personal growth, with flexible hours, competitive pay, and extensive training programmes. Join us to make a real difference in people's lives while benefiting from generous annual leave, high street discounts, and a commitment to your career progression.
