27 ld care jobs found in Bridgwater

Support Worker Role - Full Time and Part Time Available Pay rate: £13.13 per hour Location: Wembdon, Bridgwater Croftlands is a small home in the centre of Bridgwater, we support 6 people with positive behaviour support through active engagement and meaningful lives. We take every opportunity to support people to live the lives they want so there can be elements of driving, either the house vehicle or your own car, to support people to their chosen activities, however drivers are not essential for this role. We are close to the new Bridgwater leisure complex which we use to visit the cinema, bowling or a game of pool. The people we support enjoy local pub lunches at the Quantock gateway pub which is a few minutes walk away from the home. We have a vehicle so getting to local towns, beaches, forest walks are never too far away. Timekeeping is crucial, you should arrive on time, if you can take your time to listen then a job with us may be for you! We don’t...

Support Worker Vacancy Bridgwater £13.13 per hour Part time vacancies available Drivers preffered 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 successfully...

Discovery is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 6 years in a row! Discovery supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in Somerset and Cornwall with complementary services in other neighbouring counties. At Discovery we believe in person centred support, with a big focus on delivering care tailored to the individual, and to reflect this ethos. We have a rare but amazing opportunity to replace a colleague who is reluctantly retiring, who has had a long and illustrious career supporting people with a learning disability and autism. We are therefore looking to recruit an experienced, ambitious Operations Director to join us and lead, mentor and develop a group of Registered Managers to achieve our vision of better lives for more people. Although the role is home-based you will be expected to visit the homes you are responsible for 2 days a week. This position will be responsible for...

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: £13.13 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...

Exciting Opportunity Alert in Taunton! Drivers only due to the people we support wanting to go out and about! 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...

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 forth year in row in 2024. Why join...

Support Work - Ruishton We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Ruishton, Somerset. We support a group of wonderful ladies and gentlemen who enjoy engaging in different hobbies such as sensory activities, getting outside in the fresh air for walks, baking and maybe some pampering or our ladies! If you have a passion for improving the quality of life for others and love planning engaging, person-centred experiences, this could be the perfect role for you! Drivers preferred due to the people we support wanting to go out and about! Key Responsibilities: Daily Living Assistance: Support individuals with day-to-day tasks, ensuring they feel empowered and confident in their abilities. This will include, medication support, personal care, finance support and support at meal times. Person-Centred Support: Help create meaningful, tailored days out like our recent ones to the Zoo and the Army Museum, and sensory-rich indoor...

Are you considering the next step in your health and social care career? Want to keep making a difference while developing yourself? Discovery are currently recruiting for an Assistant Locality Manager to join our team in Taunton. The Assistant Locality Manager will support the manager and their team of Support Workers in a variety of ways - delivering the highest possible care to the people we support, ensuring compliance to organisational policies and procedures assisting with rota planning and shift management, using different IT Systems to ensure full compliance in H&S checks managing their time effectively across two locations working alongside the Locality Manager to ensure that colleagues are supported and managed effectively in line with the company values. Acting up as manager when the Locality Manager is unavailable to ensure safe running of the homes and compliance is maintained. Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work...

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference? Do you want to work alongside others who are as motivated and dedicated as you are? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 30 hours per week Tell me more? You will be supporting 5 people who live in the Taunton area to live their lives independently You could be going on holiday!! This year we have been to Cyprus, Edinburgh and Butlins – we are looking to get more planned for next year, top of the list is the Harry Potter Train!! The people we support enjoy trips into town, going shopping, visiting their families and going to church, we would like to find more things to do locally so if you have any ideas please bring them along! Keen gardeners VERY welcome - Their home has a huge garden that would be great for growing veg and plants which the people we support would love to get involved in. What will I be doing? You will be supporting people to live their lives...

We are looking for proactive, passionate, and caring people to join our growing team! Here at Discovery, we are looking for Support Workers to provide Support and promote independence to 6 males and 6 females all living in their own homes in Street. There are so many different activities that go on its hard to keep up! From Karaoke and playing the drums to staying in for a pamper or heading out to the pub! No two days are ever the same! We are looking for people who will assist in creating happy, vibrant, and busy homes. The people we support want to learn new skills and try new activities with Support Workers who are passionate about supporting them. They also want caring people to support them with personal care, cooking, shopping and keeping their homes spotless! You don’t need to have prior experience working within a Social Care role we just ask that you have the right values and want to make a difference everyday. Benefits for Support Workers working with...

Are you bored with your current job and looking for a new challenge? Discovery is looking for Community Connectors to join our fantastic Outreach team to work across Street and Yeovil. Do you have a passion to work with people; to help them learn something new or take a further step towards independence? Does a job where no two days are the same sound interesting? Does flexible working with full or part time hours sound appealing? Then read on. We are a values based employer, we shortlist and appoint candidates based on how they demonstrate that they share our values: Ambition - helping people to be the best they can be Courage – being brave enough to make a difference Integrity – being honest and fair in all the things we do Partnership – working with other people to make a bigger difference Respect – treating everyone fairly and knowing that everyone’s voice is important If you share our values then...

Support Worker Waking Nights Hourly rate - £14.44 per hour 2 nights per week, 10pm - 7am Discovery is looking for caring Waking Night Support Workers in Somerton to support people throughout the night, ensuring the appropriate support is given in line the risk assessment and support plan whist also carrying out a number of key allocated tasks. The role may involve tasks such as: Carrying out “keeping safe checks” at regular intervals to ensure the people we support are safe and comfortable. Ensure that the environment is clean and sanitary. You will keep written records, using IT systems as required to help you including support plans, incident log and health and safety records. Creating a calm therapeutic environment for the people we support. Supporting people to make the most of their late evenings / nights when they wish to Provide personal care when required. Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work...

Support Worker Weekeng Only Cheddar Pay rate - £14.44 per hour Full UK/EU Driving License Essential 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. 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,...

Peripatetic Support Worker – North Somerset £14.44 per hour Full & Part-Time Hours based contracts available Driver with access to a car & business insurance essential Are you someone who thrives on variety, enjoys meeting new people, and wants a role where no two days are the same? As a Floating Support Worker , you’ll have the opportunity to work across different teams and services in North Somerset , supporting individuals with a wide range of needs – from personal care to complex health support. Discovery is a leading not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism in Somerset & Cornwall. Our Floating Support Workers provide the highest levels of person-centred care, ensuring the people we support live the lives they want to lead. This is a role where your adaptability and compassion truly shine. You’ll be part of a dedicated network of colleagues, stepping in where you’re most...

We are looking for a great new support worker; someone with the right values to work in our supported living home in Chard– could this be you? Drivers preferred due to the people we support wanting to go out and about! We are a support living home where we support people with learning disabilities live the life they choose, its important to us that Support Workers value their role and want to get the best out of their job. The people we support have varying abilities and enjoy doing lots of different things, whether that be meeting with their families, going out for a coffee or lunch at the local pub, attending singing groups or staying at home and getting the arts and crafts out, you will also be supporting people with household tasks including, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and also personal care and finance management. Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited...

Job Opportunity: Support Worker Location: Chard Salary: £13.13 per hour, £30.50 per sleep in Hours: Part time hours, 7am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm + Sleep in shifts, including weekend work Female Only Drivers Essential Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference? We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a lady who lives in her own home. About the Role: In this role, you will provide personalised support to help her live comfortably and maintain her independence. Your duties will include: Supporting her with hobbies, social activities, and appointments. Providing companionship and emotional support. Respecting her preferences and encouraging her independence at every opportunity. Assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation, light housework, and medication reminders. About You: Has a caring and patient nature. Is reliable, responsible, and flexible. Possesses...

Are you excited to grow and give back in a new support role? 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...

Do trips to the seaside, a walk around the local park and popping out for a hot chocolate sound like the things you would like to do in your next role? If so then Terry would like to meet you! Full and Part time roles available We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our team in Crewkerne, who support a gentleman who lives in his own home. Terry loves to get out and about and has a passion for adventure, he is looking for someone who will share his love of the outdoors with him. Other things that Terry enjoys are: Listening to music and having a little dance around the house Trips to the Seaside for a walk along the beach and some fish and chips! Spending time in his garden on his swing and in the lazy spa! A walk round Ninesprings and have a hot chocolate in the café after Going to local cafes’ for a hot chocolate Home cooked food, he love sitting in the kitchen watching you cook! Alongside the above, your role will be to ensure that Terry...

Support Worker - Yeovil Full & Part-Time Roles available £13.13 per hour Full UK/EU Driving License essential 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 fulfilment for the people we support with learning disabilities and/or autism. Location: Yeovil, situated in a purpose-built residential care home in the heart of the town Who We Support: Our residents, 6 individuals aged between 30 and 70, 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. Musical instruments and arts and crafts are a weekly fixture Cooking and Baking: Dive into...

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Radstock (BA3) Location: Radstock, BA3 (Just a 7min Drive from Dragonfly Leisure Midsomer Norton) Pay Rate: £14.21 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time Shifts Available: Long Day with Sleep-In: 10:00 AM – 10:00 AM (next day) 2:1 Support (Mon, Wed, Fri): 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sleep-In Shifts: 1–2 per week Driver Requirement: Auto-Friendly Full UK Driving Licence Essential Considering a Career in Psychology or Behavioural Support? This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a meaningful career in social care, especially if you're interested in behavioural support or have a background in psychology. Whether you're just beginning your journey or seeking a career change, this role offers hands-on experience in a values-led organisation where you can make a real impact. Who Will You Be Supporting? You’ll be supporting a gentleman in his...