117 ld care jobs found in Taunton

Job Title: Positive Behavioural Support Worker (Mental Health) Hours: Flexible Full and Part Time Opportunities Available! Our new pay rate has been designed with you in mind – we are committed to recognising the value of our teams and this is reflected by our benefits and fantastic pay rates! Salary: £11.07 - £11.67 per hour (higher rate for weekends) Location: Taunton No direct experience of working within a care environment but a burning passion for providing outstanding care? Like the idea of working your way up our career ladder, achieving promotions and qualifications along the way? Interested in working within one of our  specialist Learning Disability services, and making a real difference? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then you are in the right place! Whether you’re looking to grow your career, or start it, look no further. Here at Realise, we love the work that we do. And so will you. About us...

Job Title: Positive Behavioural Support Worker (Nights) Hours: Full and Part Time Opportunities Available! Shifts: 8.00pm - 8.30am Salary: £11.56 - £12.16 per hour (higher rate for weekends) We recognise our people’s dedication & hard work and are committed to rewarding this with an industry-leading pay rate Location: The Halcon Centre, Taunton Essential: Due to the nature of this role, it is essential you either have an NVQ Level 2 or hold experience within care, particularly within challenging environments, whether this be paid, or personal. A manual driving licence and being comfortable driving a larger vehicle is essential. Whether you’re looking to grow your career, or start it, look no further. Here at Realise, we love the work that we do. And so will you. About us Realise is Somerset Care Group’s specialist learning disabilities service who have been recognised for the work we do, including Silver...

Job Title: Positive Behavioural Support Worker (Days) - ***Residential Setting*** Hours: Full and Part Time Opportunities Available! Shifts: 8.30am - 8.00pm Salary: £11.07 - £11.67 per hour (higher rate for weekends) Location: The Halcon Centre, Taunton Essential: Due to the nature of this role, it is essential you either have an NVQ Level 2 OR hold experience within care, particularly within challenging environments, whether this be paid, or personal. A manual driving licence and being comfortable driving a larger vehicle is essential. Whether you’re looking to grow your career, or start it, look no further. Here at Realise, we love the work that we do. And so will you. About us Realise is Somerset Care Group’s specialist learning disabilities service who have been recognised for the work we do, including Silver winners in the Outstanding Care Awards, and finalists in the Laing Buisson awards. We are also only one of...

Are you a Support Worker with experience of working with adults living with autism and / or learning disabilities? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Discovery are currently recruiting for a Lead Support Worker to join our team at The Saplings About the role: The Saplings supports five wonderful gentlemen with Autism and Learning Disabilities. Non-verbal commuication skills are essential as well as positive leaderships skills to support the Locality and Assistant Manager to develop the service. As a Lead Support Worker your role is all about ensuring that the people we support live happy and fulfilled lives, whilst coaching and supporting and upskilling your colleagues to deliver great personalised support. You will support the Management team to maintain a high quality of support, acting as a positive role model providing coaching and mentoring support to ensure the people we support achieve positive outcomes. You will fully understand the needs of...

Come and join our team of fantastic Night Staff. The Saplings is currently recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker supporting five gentlemen with Learning Disabilities and Autism. Waking Night Support Workers to work as part of a team of two, so you will be well supported by colleagues in the role, and do not need prior experience in health or social care roles. Things Waking Night Support Workers will be involved with include: Catching up about your day Supporting people to bed and usually making a bedtime hot chocolate or two During the night you will be expected to undertake household tasks such as laundry & cleaning You will need to undertake regular night time checks on the people we support. Discovery offer an in-depth induction and training. You will also receive on-shift training and support within the service. You will be expected to be available for day time shifts during your first induction weeks to build relationships with the...

Here at Discovery , we are looking for Support Workers to join the team in Taunton . Proving life can can get better, you will be providing support to 9 largely independent people who love to be involved in the recruitment of new staff. Discovery Support Workers do not need prior experience in Health Care Assistant or Social Care roles as full training is given. Both full and part time roles are currently available at this Supported Living home Activities Support Workers will be involved with include: Visits to the pub Helping arrange (and possibly going on) holidays within the UK Cycling Joining in with the Thursday walking club Watching football (if you're into Man U you'll get bonus points!) Visiting football stadiums for ground tours and museum trips Swimming Enabling independence by assisting with day-to-day tasks (this may include – but not be limited to – finances, shopping, cooking & personal care) As a Support...

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Would you like a job role where you can make a real difference to the lives of people with Learning Disabilities by empowering their independence? Discovery is looking for outgoing, patient Female Support Workers* to join our team in Taunton, providing support to 3 lovely ladies who are all over 50,in their own homes. The people we support enjoy their days; Female Support Workers assist with: Encouraging the ladies to try new activities Visits to coffee shops and into town Maintaining relationships with family and friends Enabling independence by assisting with day-to-day tasks (this may include – but not be limited to – finances, shopping, cooking & personal care) This is a varied role with no two days the same Discovery Female Support Workers do not need prior experience in Health Care Assistant or Social Care roles as full training is given. We have a range of full and part time contracts...

We are recruiting a Support Worker at our Registered Care Home in central Taunton - walking distance from town centre. We can offer guaranteed and regular working patterns with optional overtime. 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 is a member of the Great Places To Work programme 2022. About the role: . 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - pro rata Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us) A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members. Life Assurance and Pension scheme Great...

Job Title: Positive Behavioural Support Worker Hours: Flexible Full and Part Time Opportunities Available! Salary: £11.07 - £11.67 per hour (higher rate for weekends)! Our new pay rate has been designed with you in mind – we are committed to recognising the value of our teams and this is reflected by our benefits and fantastic pay rates! Location: Taunton No direct experience of working within a care environment but a burning passion for providing outstanding care? Like the idea of working your way up our career ladder, achieving promotions and qualifications along the way? Interested in working within one of our  specialist Learning Disability services, and making a real difference? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then you are in the right place! Whether you’re looking to grow your career, or start it, look no further. Here at Realise, we love the work that we do. And so will you. About us Realise is...

Here at Discovery, we are looking for Support Workers to join the team in Taunton. Working at our lovely Registered Care Home you will enhance the quality of life of the people we support by empowering their independence. Discovery Support Workers do not need prior experience in Health Care Assistant or Social Care roles as full training is given. Both full and part time roles are currently available At Discovery our Support Workers prove that life can get better. Activities Discovery Support Workers may be involved with include: Supporting people to go out for meals Visits to the cinema Going bowling Trips to the local swimming pool Arts and Crafts or Beauty sessions at home Enabling independence by assisting with day-to-day tasks (this may include – but not be limited to – finances, shopping, cooking & personal care) Benefits for Support Workers working with Discovery include: A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work...

Discovery are currently recruiting Support Workers to join our large, friendly and welcoming team at The Willows in Priorswood, Taunton. The Willows supports six adults, 1 female and 5 male, with Learning Disabilities and Autism to live independent and fulfilled lives. The people who live at The Willows are independently mobile and enjoy fun-filled days out - going for coffee, visiting the seaside, the cinema and dinner at the pub! One person we support particularly enjoys the outdoors and the ideal candidate will be keen to take long walks and get back to nature. We have two cars within the service enabling us the freedom to explore Somerset and all it has to offer. 1 Gentleman is coming up to his 60th Birthday so we plan on having a really nice celebration for him. Other interests include Dr. Who, Wrestling, James Bond and Elvis tribute acts, so lots of different activities and interests to bond over. We are seeking to recruit colleagues based on our values - Respect,...

Support Worker Taunton Part Time Vacancy - 14 hours per week Pay rate: £10.25 per hour As a Support Worker at Grassendale, your main responsibility will be to support one lovely gentleman in his mid 30's and his best friend George the Giraffe for 14 hours each week. "Glenn" loves anything to do with steam trains and loves nothing more than to spend his week swimming and bowling; and has now been given the opportunity to do more of the things he loves throughout each week. There may be events on at the West Somerset Railway or you may spend an hour or so splashing around in the local pool with lunch or a cup of coffee afterwards. So if it's a part time position you're looking for with lots of opportunity to do new things in the community and share the same interests as "Glenn", please do reach out. I'm sure you, "Glenn" and George will have a lot of fun together. Your days will be varied depending on what activities or...

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life everyday?Are you looking for genuine job satisfaction? Then join Discovery as a Support Worker enabling the seven people, with Learning Disabilities, who live at our Supported Living Service to enjoy an independent life. Discovery Support Workers do not need prior experience in Health Care Assistant or Social Care roles as full training is given. We are happy to offer Full or Part Time Contracts to suit your lifestyle. Benefits for Support Workers working with Discovery include: Competitive rates of pay, plus an uplift for overtime you chose to work Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata) Opportunities for career progression Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test) High Street Discounts – Entertainment and Retail (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs,...

Are you looking for work at the weekend? Are you looking for a rewarding position where no two days are the same? Would you enjoy supporting individuals to stay active and to engage with their local community by drawing on your own personal skills and interests? Do you want to support individuals to live their most fulfilled life possible, whatever that means for the individual themselves? Then join Discovery , as a Weekend Support Worker , supporting people with Learning Disabilities and Autism in our registered homes in Taunton. With no experience in Healthcare or Social Care required and full training provided, Discovery's Weekend Support Workers form an essential part of a not-for-profit organisation who are recognised as one of the top 50 places to work in 2022 by Great Places To Work. Based at one address and with the opportunity to work day or night shifts , Weekend Support Workers are involved in a variety of activities which may include: Going...

Discovery are currently recruiting for Waking Night Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive team at a Residential Care Home based in Ruishton near Taunton where we support 7 adults who have learning disabilities and / or autism. Our Waking Night shift runs from 9pm until 7am Discovery Waking Night Support Workers do not need prior experience in Health Care Assistant or Social Care roles as full training is given. Benefits for Support Workers working with Discovery include: Pay rate of £11.28 per hour 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata) Opportunities for career progression 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 As a Waking Night Support Worker, your role will involve you supporting individuals to be able to have a restful and peaceful night. To...

Here at Discovery , we are looking for Support Workers to join the team in Taunton . Working at our Registered Care Home , you will enhance the quality of life of the 8 individuals with learning disabilities who live there by empowering their independence. Discovery Support Workers do not need prior experience in Health Care Assistant or Social Care roles as full training is given. Both full and part time roles are currently available As a Support Worker no two days are the same as we encourage the people we support, to live the most independent life they can and help them make informed choices. Activities Support Workers may be involved with include: Supporting visits to places of interest, including the beach Visits to local discos Supporting use of hot tubs and spas - onsite Visiting restaurants Going to the cinema Engaging with family members and friends Enabling independence by assisting with day-to-day tasks (which may include – but not...

Discovery is pleased to be seeking an Assistant Locality Manager to join the team in Ruishton near Taunton where we provide support to adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Support Worker looking to take the next steps in their career within a not-for-profit organisation that are at the forefront of the personalisation agenda and active support. Joining an established team you will compliment the Locality Manager and provide the highest quality of care to the people we support. Discovery is pleased to offer a competitive package for this full-time (37.5 hour) role, including: A salary of £22,662.65 per annum 30 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) Access to discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets and meals out Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme Long Service Awards Life Assurance About the role: This is a diverse and exciting role, some of your...

Job Title: Positive Behavioural Support Worker **Female Only** Hours: Flexible Full and Part Time Opportunities Available! Salary: £11.07 - £11.67 per hour (higher rate for weekends) Our new pay rate has been designed with you in mind – we are committed to recognising the value of our teams and this is reflected by our benefits and fantastic pay rates! Location: Wellington, Somerset Essential : Driver Preferred  Whether you’re looking to grow your career, or start it, look no further. Here at Realise, we love the work that we do. And so will you. About us Realise is Somerset Care Group’s specialist learning disabilities service who have been recognised for the work we do, including Silver winners in the Outstanding Care Awards, and finalists in the Laing Buisson awards. We are also only one of four providers in the country to achieve national recognition for our work with people that are part of the Transforming Care...

Support Worker Vacancy Full Time and Part Time Vacancies Available Pay rate: £10.25 Location: North Petherton Discovery exists to help each person we support to live a fulfilling life, to be equal in society and to be active in his or her local community. That’s a big deal. It means being able to have choice and control in life. It means choosing to go out or to stay in, making friends and having relationships, finding and developing skills and interests. It also means managing a home, voting, staying healthy and being able to pursue employment or volunteering opportunities. If you think you can help the people we support get more from life, we want to hear from you. Why join us? 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) A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members. Life Assurance and Pension scheme Great...

Support Worker Vacancy Full Time and Part Time Available Pay rate: £10.25 Location: Bridgwater About the role: Here at this service we support 5 people with diverse needs including support with mental health, behaviour support, day to day living and promoting independence. We are a small friendly team always looking to enhance the lives of the people we support. We take every opportunity to support people to live the lives they want to there can be elements of driving either the house vehicle or your own car to support people to their chosen activities. Why join us? 30 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays). Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us). A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members. Long Service Awards, Life Assurance and Pension scheme. Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma...