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Discovery

Discovery supports people with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour and complex needs throughout Somerset. We are driven by our values of ambition, courage, integrity, partnership and respect to provide exemplary care. We help people choose how they would like to live their life and provide training and support to help them find employment.

 

Adults with autism and learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do, and we want every person we support to have the best life possible. We are part of Dimensions, one of the country’s largest not-for-profit organisations, which has been at the forefront of national best practice in support provision for more than 40 years.

 

Discovery’s vision for Somerset is for people with learning disabilities and their families to gain more control over their support, make more day to day choices, live in high quality and fit for purpose buildings and have the same opportunities as everybody else from a service that is good value for money.

 

Why work with us?

 

Start your day knowing you’ll make a difference.

 

Join us and create more opportunities for the people we support across Somerset. You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re changing someone’s life each and every day, and in return we’ll help your career be the best it can be with our excellent colleague benefits and development opportunities.

 

By joining Discovery you will enjoy a rewarding role working with a great team of people – all with a shared goal of helping people get more from life. We want all our colleagues to be able to reach their potential, and offer a wide range of career and management development programmes to help you achieve your goals.

03 Oct, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Cornwall
Support Worker Opportunity: Bring Your Passion for Cooking, Crafting, and Conversation to Make a Difference! Are you someone who loves cooking up new recipes, getting creative with crafts, or enjoying a relaxing visit to the local coffee shop? Do you take pride in bringing warmth and positivity into any room you enter? If so, we’d love to hear from you! About the Role: We are seeking enthusiastic and creative Support Workers to join our dedicated team. You’ll be helping to support a gentleman in his own home, providing companionship and assistance in planning and enjoying his daily activities. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life by incorporating your own passions into your work and building meaningful connections. What We're Looking For: Passion for Cooking and Crafting : If you love to cook and get crafty, you’ll fit right in. The gentleman you’ll support enjoys getting involved in meal planning and...
03 Oct, 2024
Permanent
Female Support Worker
Discovery Taunton
Join Our Team as a Support Worker at The Brambles! Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? At The Brambles, we prioritise the well-being and independence of those we support. We are seeking dedicated Support Workers who are committed to providing compassionate care and creating enriching opportunities for our residents. Our Registered Care Home, located near the heart of Taunton, is home to seven wonderful people. As a Support Worker, you will promote independence of the people we support and ensure they are doing the things they love to do such as walking, swimming, bowling, and enjoying meals at cafes and pubs. Your role will also involve assisting with daily tasks, including managing finances, shopping, personal care, and cooking. If you are enthusiastic about supporting others and helping them lead fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you! Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled...
03 Oct, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Yeovil
Discovery are currently looking for Support Workers to support 5 gentlemen who live in their own home to live their lives independently, actively and full of adventure! It is very important to the gentleman that the people who will be supporting them are interested in similar things, some of the ways they like to spend their days are, taking walks around National Trust spaces, trips to the pub! Rock music and sports!! As well as popping to the coffee shop or heading through the drive thru! Your role will also involve promoting their independence assisting with general housekeeping duties, personal care, medication and finance management. These gentlemen benefit from proactive and active support for everyday tasks so we are looking for people who like to plan ahead and look at new exciting opportunities to try. Why join us? Full-time or part-time contracts available £13.61 per hour 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Supported ‘Learn to...
02 Oct, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Taunton
We are recruiting a Support Worker at our Registered Care Home in central Taunton - walking distance from town centre. You will be supporting five lovely gentlemen who have autism and/or learning disabilities. We want to support all of our gentlemen to have a full and active life and to be a part of their community. The role will involve building relationships with the people we support, supporting to go out to the pub and enjoy delicious meals in and out! Discovery is proud to be one of the very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2023. Why join us? Full-time or part-time contracts available £12.37 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...
01 Oct, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Yeovil
Join Us in Making a Meaningful Difference! Discovery is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Support Workers to positively impact the lives of individuals we support. Our focus is on empowering independence and fostering fulfillment for the people we support with learning disabilities and/or autism. Location: Yeovil, situated in a purpose-built residential care home surrounded by beautiful gardens. Who We Support: Our residents, aged between their 30s and 50s, are eager to welcome both newcomers and experienced individuals into our team. We offer flexible full-time and part-time positions. Activities You'll Be Part Of: Exploring Nature: Enjoy walks, duck feeding, and picnics at Nine Springs Park. Sensory Activities: Engage in stimulating activities in our sensory room, featuring a ball pit, sensory lights, and musical instruments. Cooking and Baking: Dive into culinary adventures as we love experimenting with food! Cultural Outings: Join us for trips...
01 Oct, 2024
Permanent
Locality Manager
Discovery Taunton
Discovery is part of a national provider supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. We believe that people are the most important part of everything we do and we need someone brilliant to help us do great things as a Locality Manager in Taunton. The successful applicant will join our established, experienced and supportive management team to help us support people even better. Our supported living services need your creativity, your passion and your commitment to take our services to the next level – your knowledge, experience and enthusiasm will help us to deliver our “Better Lives for More People” strategy over the next couple of years. There’s lots to get your teeth into with the delivery of high quality, innovative, compliant services, but you will have lots of support, guidance and expertise to make sure you get there. This role is based from home with the expectation that there is sufficient presence at the services, which means...
26 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Somerton
Discovery are currently looking for Support Workers to join our team in Somerton! About the role: We are currently looking for active and upbeat Support Workers to provide support to 7 ladies and 1 gentleman with learning disabilities in their own home. Aged between their 30's & 60's, the people you will be supporting have a wide range of interests and abilities meaning no week is ever the same. From Cliff Richard to Harry Potter, this home is usually a buzz with something going on for the people we support. You may find yourself... Heading out to the Theatre, Enjoying National Trust excursions Planning a big party Listening and having a dance to some music Sitting and watching a good film with some popcorn! Whatever the week looks like, it's usually good fun and there is so much more we could do with the addition of new Support Workers to the home! Your role as a Support Worker will be to help these people live the life they...
25 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Yeovil
"Today we went out for a nice walk, called at the local cafe for lunch, popped into the garden centre and ended the day catching up on the latest shows from the sofa!" Does this sound like the job for you? Discovery supports 3 gentlemen and 6 ladies aged between 30 years old to 70 years old, with Learning Disabilities , to live as independently as possible in their own home, which is located a 20 minute walk away from central Yeovil. There are many activities you will be getting involved in, so if you are looking for a bit of variety in your work life then this might just be the place for you. The people who live in this house love to go swimming, going for a drink down the pub, visiting garden centres and petting farms, and going out for a nice spot of lunch. The ladies and gentlemen that we support get so much from our Support Workers, which makes for opportunities to form such amazing relationships and making the role a very rewarding one. The people we...
25 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Taunton
Exciting Opportunity Alert in Taunton! Discovery is on the lookout for vibrant Support Workers to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism. Step into a world where every day is bursting with possibility! As a Support Worker, you'll be the driving force behind empowering individuals to live life to the fullest. Whether it's supporting people to try new activities, getting out and about in the community to build new connections, or nurturing independence. You will be there every step of the way to help make a real difference to the people we support lives. Get ready to be part of something extraordinary! Join us in creating moments of joy, growth, and endless possibilities. 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...
25 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Taunton
Tired of your routine job? Ever considered becoming a Support Worker? How about spending your workdays helping someone who loves shopping, dining out, and enjoying life’s luxuries? Kelly is on the lookout for new Support Workers! If you're an enthusiastic person who enjoys planning fun activities, this could be the perfect role for you. Kelly is an independent woman with a passion for all things PINK. She loves to explore new places and indulge in a bit of pampering. She's looking for a proactive companion to join her on her adventures! Alongside having fun, Kelly would appreciate some help with housework and daily tasks. The support hours are flexible and will include sleep in shifts. Discovery are a values-based employer , seeking Support Workers who share our values of Ambition, Integrity, Courage, Partnership and Respect for the people we support, their families and our colleagues. Benefits for Support Workers working with Discovery include:...
23 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Nunney
Located in the beautiful village of Nunney, The Old Police House is located next to Nunney First School. Full and Part time vacancies £13.61 per hour Full driver licence required - due to rural location - no public transport links We are looking for someone to join our team who is enthusiastic, caring and passionate and willing to try new things. If you feel you would enjoy helping people to make the best of their day then you are exactly who we are looking for! The people we support enjoy eating out at cafés and pubs, shopping, planning and going on holidays mainly within the UK, they enjoy going for walks, visiting Longleat. The people we support have physical disabilities and learning disabilities. Shift Patterns These can vary throughout the week and can be flexible. For example - 7am - 2:30pm / 8am - 3:30pm / 2:30 - 10pm / 3pm - 9pm – as well as some weekends. Benefits for Support Workers working with Discovery include: 30...
23 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Nunney
Located in the beautiful village of Nunney, The Old Police House is located next to Nunney First School. Full and Part time vacancies £13.61 per hour Full driver licence required - due to rural location - no public transport links We are looking for someone to join our team who is enthusiastic, caring and passionate and willing to try new things. If you feel you would enjoy helping people to make the best of their day then you are exactly who we are looking for! The people we support enjoy eating out at cafés and pubs, shopping, planning and going on holidays mainly within the UK, they enjoy going for walks, visiting Longleat. The people we support have physical disabilities and learning disabilities. Shift Patterns These can vary throughout the week and can be flexible. For example - 7am - 2:30pm / 8am - 3:30pm / 2:30 - 10pm / 3pm - 9pm – as well as some weekends. Benefits for Support Workers working with Discovery include: 30...
23 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Castle Cary
Support Worker Vacancy Full Time And Part Time Vacancies Available Castle Cary Pay Rate: £13.61 per hour Drivers needed due to the people we supporting wanting to go out and about! The Maples is next to the park by the bowls club and a 2 minute walk from the high street. We are looking for people with a fun positive outlook willing to encourage people we support to try new things, with a reasonable level of fitness to help the people we support go out and about in their wheelchairs. At this home the people we support enjoy active lifestyles including things such as visiting Longleat, gardening club, exercise club, swimming, theatre, going out for lunch, going to the pub, meeting up with friends and family and any other fun activities you think they may enjoy! Person A has regular hydrotherapy sessions with prescribed movements which they would love you to come and support them with. Person B is a reading buddy at the local school and enjoys going out for meals and...
20 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Bridgwater
Support Worker Vacancy Bridgwater £12.37 per hour Full time and part time vacancies available Drivers only due to the people we support wanting to go out and about! Are you looking to do more than just a job? Do you want to come home knowing that you have made a difference? If so, read on to learn more about a career as a Support Worker with Discovery in Bridgwater. The individual's you'd be supporting make the key desicions about their lives and who they want in it, including who supports them. The people you will be supporting enjoy going out and about, visiting the theatre, going to the cinema and bingo as well as going on holidays or day trips to the local seaside! If this sounds like something you would enjoy then you are who we are looking for! Experience isn't required to join our team, as we provide full training but sharing our values is vital: Ambition, Integrity, Courage, Partnership and Respect. Why join us? Discovery is proud to be...
20 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Westonzoyland
Sick of the same old boring job? Have you thought about becoming a Support Worker? Would you like to spend your working days supporting someone who loves to go shopping and dine out? Neil is looking for new Support Workers ! Are you an outgoing person who loves to plan new things to do? Yes? Well, you could be exactly who Neil is looking for! Neil is a 59 years old gentleman who lives independently in his own flat. He requires one to one support in his home due to health issues and behaviours of distress. Neil enjoys company of other people and likes to be involved in everything around him. Neil does communicate with words and enjoys when people interact with him. Neil requires additional colleague to go out with him to enjoy activities. He enjoys going to the Day Centre once a week where he meets with other people. He also visits his friends that live next to his property. Being a driver is essential for this role. Pay Rate:£12.37 Location:...
20 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Westonzoyland
Are you looking for a new rewarding role where you can support people to enjoy their lives and live independently? Support Worker Vacancy Location: Westonzoyland, Bridgwater Part time and Full time positions available Pay rate: £12.37 per hour Join our dedicated team at our home in Westonzoyland, where you will be a valued member of our team, supporting 7 people with profound physical disabilities and multiple learning disabilities. As a Support Worker, you will support people in making the most of their day. Your responsibilities will include personal care, arranging outings to various different events, administering medication, assisting with finances, and ensuring the relationships between the people we support and their friends and families are kept strong. Each day brings new experiences and rewards in this fulfilling role. We pride ourselves on teamwork and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to making a positive impact. While no prior experience is...
20 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Bridgwater
Support Worker Vacancy Full time and Part time Vacancies Available Pay Rate:£12.37 Location: Bridgwater Are you ready to make a real difference in someone's life? This could be the perfect job for you! Join our vibrant supported living home, where we support for six unique individuals with varying needs. You'll assist with everyday living skills, provide specific healthcare support, and engage in fun. Every day is an adventure, perfect for those who are quick thinkers and love going with the flow. Our home is conveniently located on Taunton Road, right across from Londis and the post office, with Taunton Road Surgery close by. If you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding role, come join our team and be part of something truly special! Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the forth year in row in 2024. Why join us? Full-time or part-time contracts available 30 days annual leave (including bank...
20 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Shepton Mallet
Support Worker Vacancy Shepton Mallet Full and Part time available Pay rate: £12.37 per hour Drivers required due to the location of the home Shift Patterns: These can vary throughout the week, there is some flexibility but there is an expectation that you will be available to work sleep ins. For example - 7am - 2:30pm / 8am - 3:30pm / 9am - 4:30pm / 2:20 - 10pm / 9am - 3pm / 4pm - 9pm - Plus alternate weekends. " As a parent, who's daughter has special needs, I would encourage you to apply to work with us in the adult social care sector. You would quickly get to know the character of the people you will care for and learn their individual needs. You would together enjoy shopping, going for walks, outings, swimming and supporting holidays. Also, home visits and helping them to keep in contact with their families. For a compassionate and people loving person this post will bring satisfaction and personal reward." Are you ready to be part of an...
18 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Taunton
Looking for a fulfilling job where you can bring joy to others every single day? Discovery is seeking Support Workers who are passionate about making a difference. We're dedicated to helping 1 female and 5 males live life to the fullest, promoting their independence while providing care in everyday life. Our supported individuals thrive on engaging in various hobbies, and as a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to: Enjoy nostalgic tunes from the 60s! Socialise at the local pub Accompany on shopping outings Share coffee and cake at local cafes Explore the countryside Dance the night away at disco nights! Yes, even attend wrestling shows – we're up for anything! Located just a short walk from the train station and only 10 minutes from the town centre, there's no shortage of opportunities for adventure! Your role will involve providing daily support, including personal care, shopping, cleaning, and financial assistance, among other...
18 Sep, 2024
Permanent
Support Worker
Discovery Crewkerne
Are you someone who loves a day trip to the seaside, the comfort of a coffee and cake outing, or the excitement of a theatre visit? If so, we've got an opportunity you'll love! Discovery is on the lookout for proactive Support Workers to join our team in Crewkerne. We're seeking individuals who are not only kind and caring but also brimming with creativity and new ideas to enhance the lives of the ladies we support. As a Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in promoting independence and cultivating a positive and joyful environment. From organising exciting outings to introducing new activities, your creative thinking will make a world of difference. In addition to fostering new experiences, you'll also provide essential support with personal care, cooking, shopping, and maintaining a clean and tidy home. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time opportunities, if this sounds like your calling, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating...