Support Worker

At Discovery, we support people across Somerset and Cornwall to live the lives they choose. Join a friendly, dedicated team where people are at the heart of everything we do, and enjoy excellent training, development and benefits. Theres no typical Support Worker hereour teams come from all backgrounds, united by a shared desire to help people live well, learn new skills and gain independence. Youll make a real difference every day, creating meaningful moments and supporting choice. 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 Eliot Court is a lively, friendly home where eight wonderful people we support live. The group is a mix of adults in their 30s to 60s, with a range of abilities, personalities and support needsmost are quite independent, with some needing a little extra help across the day. Some people have autism, epilepsy (well managed), OCD, mental-health needs, physical disabilities and occasional behaviours of distress. Communication styles vary too. Some require help with personal care, and two people use wheelchairs and hoists for mobility support. What truly brings Eliot Court to life are the people who call it home and the hobbies, interests and passion that make each day feel meaningful and full of personality. Its a place full of laughter, music, fun, and the occasional disco tune drifting down the corridor! You might spend your day helping someone tend to their garden, proudly growing fresh fruit and vegetables, or support people who loves going out for coffee, catching up over a warm drink, or spending time browsing the shops. Others look forward to bowling trips, cinema outings, and the popular tribute nights at Oak Manor. Weekly food shopping is an important routine for several people, helping build confidence and independence. Shifts run from 7:00 to 14:30 and 14:30 to 22:00, with one sleep-in per week and work alternate weekends. About you You dont need experiencejust the right values. To thrive as a Support Worker at Eliot Court, youll be someone who is patient, kind, positive and genuinely cares about making peoples lives brighter. Youll be someone who listens deeply, notices the small things, and celebrates every achievementbig or small. Youll be adaptable, calm under pressure, and happy to get stuck in with anything from personal care to dancing at the Thursday disco. Youll enjoy supporting people to be independent, make choices, try new activities and stay connected to their community, family and friends. Most importantly, youll bring compassion, reliability and a good sense of fun. Because here, the difference you make is realfrom giving someone the confidence to cook a meal, to helping them enjoy a night out, to being the reassuring, friendly presence they look forward to seeing each day. 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 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. 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. 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. We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications. TPBN1_UKTJ