42 support worker jobs found in Chard

Weavers Lodge in Castle Cary provides a warm, supportive, and empowering home for up to   8 adults   with   learning disabilities ,   complex behavioural needs , and additional diagnoses such as   Autism ,   mental health conditions , and   communication difficulties . Our service supports individuals in helping them build independence and thrive in the community. We’re currently looking for a   compassionate, reliable, and attentive Waking Night Support Worker   to join our dedicated team. Why Join Us? Be part of a friendly and supportive team that values   respect, kindness, and teamwork Make a real difference to people’s lives Receive ongoing training, development, and support Work in a calm, person-centred environment where your contribution is truly valued What You'll Be Doing During Waking Nights: Providing Gentle, Dignified Care Support individuals with personal care, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and respected throughout the...

Weavers Lodge in Castle Cary provides a warm, supportive, and empowering home for up to   8 adults   with   learning disabilities ,   complex behavioural needs , and additional diagnoses such as   Autism ,   mental health conditions , and   communication difficulties . Our service supports individuals in helping them build independence and thrive in the community. More than just a place to live,   Weavers Lodge is a place to grow . We’re passionate about creating an environment where the people we support, and our team members, can reach their full potential. What You’ll Do as a Support Worker As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals live their best lives. You’ll provide compassionate, person-centred support in all areas of daily living: Personal Support & Care Support individuals with day-to-day personal care routines such as washing, dressing, and meals — always with dignity and respect. Communication & Emotional...

At Aspris, we believe that all young people deserve the best chance to grow, develop and receive support that prepares them for a bright future. Our Residential Support Workers are crucial in helping us to achieve our vision. What the role looks like As a Residential Support Worker, you'll provide emotional support to our young people and help with day-to-day activities such as getting washed, dressed and out to school. If you are working a shift during the weekend, you will barely be on-site at the home because the fun is elsewhere - think theme parks, bowling alleys, cinemas and zoos. You'll have so much fun that you'll almost forget you're at work. With the good times will come challenging times, with our homes accommodating young people with autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs. Although our Residential Support Workers tell us that the strong relationships and lasting memories that you create together will more than...

At Aspris, we believe that all young people deserve the best chance to grow, develop and receive support that prepares them for a bright future. Our Residential Support Workers are crucial in helping us to achieve our vision. What the role looks like As a Residential Support Worker, you'll provide emotional support to our young people and help with day-to-day activities such as getting washed, dressed and out to school. If you are working a shift during the weekend, you will barely be on-site at the home because the fun is elsewhere - think theme parks, bowling alleys, cinemas and zoos. You'll have so much fun that you'll almost forget you're at work. With the good times will come challenging times, with our homes accommodating young people with autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs. Although our Residential Support Workers tell us that the strong relationships and lasting memories that you create together will more than...

At   The Willows , we’re all about creating a happy, supportive, and engaging home for the individuals we care for. Supporting up to 10 amazing people, we help them live meaningful, independent lives — and now we’re inviting a compassionate Support Worker to be part of our team. Willow View is a lovely, peaceful bungalow a short distance from the main home. You may be required to work at both homes What You’ll Be Doing In this role, your focus will be on empowering individuals to thrive. This means providing practical assistance with their daily living, helping them build confidence and skills, and offering emotional support tailored to each person’s unique needs. You’ll encourage creativity and participation by facilitating activities that bring joy and foster social connections. Whether it’s joining a community outing, supporting someone to try a new hobby, or simply sharing a laugh during a movie night, you’ll be there to make it happen. Health and wellbeing are...

Are you looking for a new and rewarding career enhancing the lives of others, who wants to help the people we support access the community?   If you are caring, compassionate with valuable work or lived care and support experience, then we would love to hear from you.      This is a place of work where the emphasis is on having fun!  While you help the people we support to lead their best life possible by enjoying the things you both love to do together! We are a non-profit making charity, we invest back in our people, community and the people we support.   We believe its a great place to work with great benefits too!   Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work No uniform - wear your own casual clothes We will pay for your DBS application Shopping Discounts Scheme and Free Blue Light card! Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities...

Make a Real Difference Every Day At   Autonomy Care , we’re committed to supporting adults to live happy, safe, and fulfilling lives in their own homes and communities. Whether it’s providing companionship, practical support, or personal care, our team helps individuals maintain their independence and dignity — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This role combines both   domiciliary care   and   supported living   across a range of locations. If you're passionate about person-centred care, love variety in your day, and want to work in a supportive team — we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Do as a Support Worker No two days are the same — you’ll be providing a mix of practical support, personal care, and emotional encouragement, depending on each person’s individual needs. Your role may include: Supporting with   daily tasks   such as shopping, meal preparation, light housework, and medication reminders Providing   companionship   to promote emotional...

There is no better time to start a career within residential childcare than now! Would you like secure employment where you can progress your career? If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on the young people we support, then look no further and apply today! Avebury House Children's Home are recruiting for Senior Residential Support Workers now! We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of our support team. In this role, you will support our young people and be responsible for providing compassionate care during your time with them. This role also involves supporting the Registered Manager to run a successful staff team and to oversee the day to day operation of the home. Our benefits include... Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme Comprehensive induction Commitment to your ongoing...

  Do you want to make a difference to the lives of the people we support?   Have you previously worked with people with learning and physical disabilities?   Are you looking for a new challenge?     We offer the below benefits:- Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities Managed by supportive leaders 28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis) Pension Scheme No uniform - wear your own casual clothes Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns Free DBS  Guaranteed Contracted Hours Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives Shopping Discounts Scheme and Free...

Weavers Lodge situated in Castle Cary, offers a warm and supportive environment for up to 8 adults with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs, who may also have Autism, Mental Health conditions, and communication difficulties. Weavers Lodge is much more than just a place to live. It is a home where individuals are supported to develop and live their best lives. We create an environment which encourages everyone to reach their full potential including our employees. Here’s what your role as Team Leader will look like: Righthand Rockstar: Support the management team by overseeing staff performance, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating professional development opportunities for team members. This role involves ensuring that all staff adhere to organisational policies while fostering a positive work environment where everyone feels motivated and valued. Team Leadership Extraordinaire: Collaborate with your team to create personalised care plans tailored...

At   Autonomy Care , we believe that quality care starts with meaningful connections — between support workers, service users, families, and the coordinators who keep everything running smoothly. As our new   Care Coordinator , you'll become a central figure in a values-led team that enables people to live with dignity, independence and safety in the comfort of their own homes. If you’re a calm, organised problem-solver with care sector experience and a desire to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. About the role This is more than just a scheduling job — it’s a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the needs of both people receiving care and those delivering it, and can balance empathy with efficiency. You’ll: Use specialist scheduling software to plan and coordinate care visits Communicate clearly with service users, families, and support workers to keep everyone informed Respond swiftly to changes and challenges...

In your role as an  Activities Co-ordinator  at HC-One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. As an  Activities Co-ordinator  it will mean planning and implementing the kinds of activities that will delight our Residents. Not to mention helping the Home Manager to organise essential fundraising events. And, whether you’re giving our Residents the confidence to socialise more effectively, working on a new activity idea based on Residents’ hobbies, or getting the rest of the care home team involved - you’ll do so with a sense of kindness above all else. HC-One are looking for someone with a background working with vulnerable individuals,...

Do you share our passion for providing those within our care with the best of lives? Do you possess proven experience in the health and social care sector and are looking for an opportunity to use your skills in a leadership role? If so, why not join our dedicated and enthusiastic staff team at VSA@Home, based right in the heart of Aberdeen city. In this challenging and rewarding post, you will co-ordinate and contribute to the provision of an effective and professional service to meet the needs of those using our services whilst monitoring the effective use of staffing resources. To be considered, you must hold an SCQF Level 6 in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake an SCQF Level 7 along with a Professional Development Award in Supervision, if you do not already hold it. You will have previous experience in the provision of care and of coordinating activities within the workplace and a genuine enthusiasm to help enhance the lives of our residents. In addition,...

In your role as an  Activities Co-ordinator  at HC-One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. As an  Activities Co-ordinator  it will mean planning and implementing the kinds of activities that will delight our Residents. Not to mention helping the Home Manager to organise essential fundraising events. And, whether you’re giving our Residents the confidence to socialise more effectively, working on a new activity idea based on Residents’ hobbies, or getting the rest of the care home team involved - you’ll do so with a sense of kindness above all else. HC-One are looking for someone with a background working with vulnerable individuals,...

What inspired you to become a nurse? Was it the desire to make a real difference through Kind Care? Or the drive to keep learning and growing in a profession that’s always evolving — working side by side with multi-disciplinary teams? Whatever your reason for choosing care, at HC-One – The Kind Care Company – we offer a career where your compassion and dedication are truly valued. Whether you’re an experienced registered nurse or looking for a new and meaningful direction, working in a care home environment can be incredibly fulfilling. It’s a role that reflects the true heart of nursing — combining clinical expertise with the opportunity to form genuine, lasting connections with Residents and their families. We’re looking for kind, compassionate nurses to join our committed care home teams. In return, we offer competitive, experience-based pay and an attractive package of rewarding benefits.   About You   As a...

At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Our residents are people with their own stories to tell, and by joining us you’ll have the chance to give something back while helping them live with dignity and purpose. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you’ll support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of our residents. This includes personal care such as washing, dressing, hygiene and meals, as well as helping with daily activities in the home. You’ll deliver care that comes from the heart — making sure residents never lose their individuality. Whether you’re supporting someone with limited mobility, offering comfort to a resident who is distressed, or providing compassionate end-of-life care, you’ll always put their wellbeing first. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in...

At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dedicated Chef who can bring their skills and passion for food into our care home kitchen. You’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving wholesome, homemade meals that not only meet nutritional needs but also bring comfort and enjoyment to our Residents every day. This role includes a £1,000 welcome bonus. About You You will be an experienced cook with a recognised qualification, holding an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, along with a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. With a sound understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), you’ll be confident in maintaining the highest standards of food safety and kitchen practice. Beyond your technical skills, you’ll bring creativity to menu planning, pride in presenting nutritious and appetising dishes, and a genuine passion for making mealtimes special for our Residents. Above all, you’ll be a...

As a Housekeeping Assistant at HC-One, kindness will be at the heart of everything you do. It’s what shapes our care across Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist homes. Our Residents are people with rich lives and personal stories. By joining HC-One, you’ll help give something back — through care, respect, and attention to detail. You’ll help create a clean, safe, and welcoming home. Your work will make a real difference every day. Key responsibilities include: Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas Following cleaning schedules and tasks set by the team lead Using products safely and following hygiene procedures Supporting infection control and safety standards Helping with laundry and linen care Reporting any issues or repairs as needed You’ll take pride in your work and keep everything spotless. Whether you’re ticking off tasks or jumping in to lend a hand, you’ll do it with care and...

At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Our residents are people with their own stories to tell, and by joining us you’ll have the chance to give something back while helping them live with dignity and purpose. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you’ll support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of our residents. This includes personal care such as washing, dressing, hygiene and meals, as well as helping with daily activities in the home. You’ll deliver care that comes from the heart — making sure residents never lose their individuality. Whether you’re supporting someone with limited mobility, offering comfort to a resident who is distressed, or providing compassionate end-of-life care, you’ll always put their wellbeing first. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in...

Job description: Sedgemoor Manor School are recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our Education team now!   We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Learning Support Assistants, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. Our benefits include: Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme Comprehensive induction Blue Light Card Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression Pension scheme Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS Wellbeing support Cycle to work scheme and more! Sedgemoor Manor is a specialist day school for young people who have needs associated with a diagnosis on the autistic spectrum/SPLD and are aged between...