Support Worker

Job details

• Location: St Austell, Cornwall
• Salary: £12.60 per hour plus £62 sleep in allowance
• Expiry date: 03/02/2026
• Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Support Worker

Salary: £12.60 per hour plus £62 sleep in allowance

Location: St Austell, Cornwall

Contract/hours: 0-37.5 hours per week available

Are you ready to have a meaningful impact on someone’s life?

Are you compassionate to others?

Are you dedicated to making a difference? Then we want to hear from you.

Our support workers are the heart of everything we do. We want you to empower the people we support to live their lives how they want to, whether that’s travelling the world or spending time in their local park! All we ask is that you have the commitment and drive to encourage and guide the people we support to make this happen.

You will need to have a Full UK Driver’s Licence for this role!

Who will you be supporting?

This position is all about building relationships with the people you will be supporting while helping them with their day-to-day routine in line with their personal support plans such as dressing, personal care, finances, medication, attending any appointments along with employment, Volunteering and hobbies.

In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay

• Time and half for bank holiday working

• Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year

• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership*

• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services

• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships

• Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.

• Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.

• Work place pension scheme

• Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation

• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)

• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

United Response is not just a social care provider – we’re a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, Autistic people and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.

United Responses’ culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person’s identity.We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

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Support Worker

Support Worker

Job reference:005129

Salary:£12.30 ph

Closing date:24/02/2026

Location:St Albans

Job Description

Support Worker Needed: Make a Lasting Impact in Sarah's Life

Are you compassionate, dedicated, and eager to make a real difference in someone's life? We are looking for a special individual to support Sarah*, a wonderful person with multiple learning and physical disabilities.

In this role, you'll could be helping Sarah* to live her fullest, most independent life. Sarah loves swimming and enjoys going out, particularly on local outings. You’ll help her with daily activities, including medication management, washing hair or using the bathroom, and feeding (including support with a PEG tube). But it's not just about the practical aspects—it's about creating joyful experiences for Sarah every day.

You will play an essential part in her favourite activities, such as swimming and going out, and you’ll be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team that includes registered nurses available around the clock. You'll also help prepare and share meals, making mealtimes a time for connection and enjoyment.

As Sarah communicates in her own unique ways, your ability to understand her needs through non-verbal cues will be key. Every small action you take will make a big difference in Sarah’s life, and the rewards—like a smile or a moment of joy—are truly priceless.

Position Details:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Rotational shifts(days, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)
• Must have held a UK Manual or Automatic licence for a minimum of 2 years.

Who Are We Looking For?

Prior experience as a support worker is not necessary. What’s important is your passion for helping others and your willingness to learn. This is an opportunity to have a direct, positive impact on Sarah’s life, and every day will offer new and rewarding experiences.

We are looking for someone who listens attentively, shows empathy, and is eager to understand Sarah’s needs. Your enthusiasm, combined with training and support, will help Sarah live a gloriously ordinary life.

*Name changed for privacy.

"Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding."

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About you

Of course we welcome you if you've been a care assistant or support worker, but experience isn’t necessary. If you share our values, are warm, friendly and willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit.

We’re looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.

Must be a driver with a manual or automatic UK license, held for 2 years.

About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.

We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.

Training and Development

At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.

But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge.

Pay and Rewards

We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:

• Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
• Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises a...

Support Worker

Job Introduction

This service is in the heart of Bedlington and will consist of 12 self-contained apartments. And will provide intensive housing related support for adults who may have enduring mental health backgrounds, autism, learning disabilities or physical health needs.

As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people’s lives and you may also make a positive difference to your own life. You will receive bespoke training and development opportunities. 100% of our management team in Northumberland began their career with Turning Point as a support worker.

Please note that experience in the mental health sector is essential. Some of our service users demonstrate challenging behaviours as part of there ongoing mental health recovery. This can manifest in extreme cases as self harm and emotional instability. Therefore the right candidate will need to possess a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience.

Shift Patterns

This is a 24-hour service; therefore, flexibility is essential. There will be a range of shifts available including waking nights and sleep ins.

Role Responsibility

What will I be doing? 

This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:

• promoting the independence of people we support
• supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday
• arranging activities in the home and in the local community
• developing life skills and personal interests
• helping our people stay safe and healthy.
• assisting or prompting with personal care needs
• supporting people with medication
• ensuring record keeping is always maintained to the required standard and contributing to service monitoring requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

What skills and qualities do I need to have?

Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:

• passionate, caring, and enthusiastic
• mental health experience
• flexible, patient, and non-judgemental
• a great team player with lots of energy
• able to demonstrate good communication skills.
• able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

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Support Worker

Working hours:  35 hours per week

Interview Date:   To be confirmed

The Salvation Army provides support and emergency accommodation for homeless adults within the Glasgow Area. We are looking to recruit highly motivated Support Workers to join our team in Wallace of Campsie House Lifehouse comprising of 42 flats and 10 bedsits.

Key Responsibilities: 

As a motivated person you will deliver a high-quality support service, which promotes client choice and control and ensure clients learn new skills, make positive life choices and achieve the best possible outcomes. You will also complete day to day activities including administration tasks and reception duties to support the successful operation of the Lifehouse. As a Support Worker you will work with the wider staff team to share your skills and expertise demonstrating your understanding, willingness and motivation to engage with our homeless clients.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
• Improve standards by demonstrating own initiative towards problem solving which help benefit colleague and clients
• Good customer service and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient IT skills (including Microsoft Packages

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced PVG Check. 

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click  here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Support Worker

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The Salvation Army provides support and emergency accommodation for homeless adults within the Glasgow Area. We are looking to recruit highly motivated Support Workers to join our team in Wallace of Campsie House Lifehouse comprising of 42 flats and 10 bedsits.

Key Responsibilities:  As a motivated person you will deliver a high-quality support service, which promotes client choice and control and ensure clients learn new skills, make positive life choices and achieve the best possible outcomes. You will also complete day to day activities including administration tasks and reception duties to support the successful operation of the Lifehouse.

As a Support Worker you will work with the wider staff team to share your skills and expertise demonstrating your understanding, willingness and motivation to engage with our homeless clients.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
• Improve standards by demonstrating own initiative towards problem solving which help benefit colleague and clients
• Good customer service and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient IT skills (including Microsoft Packages)

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and PVG

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click  here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

Reference: SWR4716

Sector: Care

Salary: £12.60 Per Hour

Hours: Working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, working 15-hour shifts across 7 days on a rota basis to meet customer needs. This includes weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and occasional waking nights as required.

Town/City: Lowestoft

Contract Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 16/02/2026

Support Worker - Papworth Trust are looking for a Support Worker to join their Care team in Lowestoft, Suffolk on a full-time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week). Part-time hours may be considered for the right person.

In this role, you will deliver person-centred support that enables our customers to live independently, access their local community, and work towards their personal aspirations and goals, ensuring choice, dignity and inclusion are at the heart of everything you do.

Why Papworth Trust:

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, dedicated to empowering disabled people to live with equality, choice, and independence. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Pay:£12.60 per hourplus sleep-in payments
• Holiday:33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension:choice of two schemes with an enhanced employer contribution
• Employee extras:Inclusive employee assistance and wellbeing support, company sick pay, health cash back scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, opportunities to be recognised through our Values in Practice reward and recognition scheme, and the chance to have your voice heard via our employee forum and colleague experience group

About the role:

As a Support Worker, you will provide practical, emotional, and personal care support tailored to individual customer needs. You will work as part of a dedicated team delivering a 24-hour service, 365 days a year, supporting customers to develop daily living skills, maintain their wellbeing, and access education, leisure, and community opportunities. Working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, working 15-hour shifts across 7 days on a rota basis to meet customer needs. This includes weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and occasional waking nights as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred personal care and daily living support, including mobility, continence, medication support, meal preparation, and maintaining clean, safe living environments in line with individual care plans.
• Promote independence and inclusion by supporting customers to access educational, recreational, social, and community-based activities, both at home and in the wider community.
• Monitor customers’ health, wellbeing and behaviour, reporting and responding appropriately to any changes or concerns while maintaining dignity, choice, and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively using inclusive, person-centred approaches, working collaboratively with families, advocates, carers, and external professionals to meet individual goals and aspirations.
• Contribute to support plans, risk assessments and handovers, maintaining accurate records and documentation in line with GDPR, Trust systems and regulatory requirements.

About you:

As a Support Worker, you will share Papworth Trust’s values and be committed to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding. You will ideally be experienced in supporting disabled adults with learning and/or physical disabilities, helping them live fulfilling, independent lives. Ideally, but not essential, you will hold Care Certificate or NVQ in care. Would be advantageous, but again not essential, if PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) trained, but training will be provided. What is essential? You will be caring, flexible, and confident in managing challenging situations, communicate effectively, use IT systems for record keeping, and provide personal care as needed. You will ideally live within a 30 minutes commute of Lowestoft and be able, or willing to learn, to drive as will use Trust vehicles and assist customers safely (both manual and automatic cars).

Additional information: The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check and c ...

Job Title:

Support Worker

Salary:

Competitive

Holiday Entitlement:
25 days plus Bank Holidays

Hours of Work:


37.5 hours per week

Reports to:

The Service Manager/ Service Coordinator

Role

The support worker will work with the Members and staff to fulfil the mission and
values of Enfield Mencap by working in a true person-centred way. This will enable
Members to reach their full potential by accessing a wide range of community-based
and centre-coordinated activities.

As part of an experienced team, the support worker will support the activities and community integration
within the day, Club 18+ and Saturday respite services. Flexible working is required, including day,
evening and Saturday shift patterns.

Principal Duties

Working with Members

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Support and enable Members to develop their independence skills e.g. cooking,
cleaning, shopping, budgeting and travelling
Support Members to access community resources which meet their needs, wants
and aspirations
Assist Members to develop their social and interpersonal skills
Enable Members to voice their preferences and choices
Assist Members, as appropriate, with their personal care needs
Store and record Members’ medication as appropriate and prompt them to take
their medication as directed by their carer/doctor
Plan, lead and deliver some of the activities that are run within the Centre
Support the delivery of a wide range of activities
Recognise and value individual cultural and religious needs and preferences
Liaise with and attend meetings with a Member’s carers, family and advocate as
appropriate. Ensure that, with the agreement of the Member, they are informed
of achievements, aspirations and difficulties
Liaise with and attend meetings with other professionals providing services to
Members
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Keep accurate written records of all relevant information about Members and
ensure that the records are up to date
In the absence of a manager, respond to telephone and personal calls as
appropriate and record the details of callers and any action taken in response to
their call
Write reports as part of the keyworker responsibility, including risk assessment,
annual reports and personal profiles
Produce documents and communications as required by the management team.

Equal Opportunities and Conduct

Work in accordance with Enfield Mencap’s equal opportunities policies in all
aspects of the work with Members, other staff, outside agencies and members
of the public
Behave at all times in a professional manner and in accordance with  Enfield
Mencap’s policies, procedures and practice guidelines
Ensure that all matters relating to the role are treated with the appropriate
degree of confidentiality and in accordance with the legislation covering the
protection of vulnerable adults.

Health and Safety

Take reasonable care for personal health and safety and that of  Members,
colleagues and any other person who may be affected by personal acts or
omissions at work
Ensure that Enfield Mencap’s health and safety policies and practices are strictly
adhered to and, in particular, ensure that a manager is alerted to any health or
safety hazard that may arise.

Personal Development

Participate in regular performance reviews with line management based upon
previously agreed objectives and targets
Participate in regular supervision with line management
Attend training courses and seminars as agreed with line management
Take responsibility for any tasks needed within the Centre as requested by the
management team.

Other duties

Attend and contribute to staff and Members’ meetings
Undertake any other duties at a similar level as may be allocated and  which will
contribute to the smooth running of the Centre
If in possession of a full, clean driving license and the appropriate categories,
drive vehicles, large and small, around the local area if required.

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Free physiotherapy

Discount opportunities

Christmas savings scheme

Salary £12.60 per hour

Location Renfrewshire Area

Expiry 22/01/2026 23:59

This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 3 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

Quarriers is on the lookout for skilled, driven and motivated part-time Support Worker's to join Renfrewshire Support Living Initiative services. 

You will play a key role in supporting adults in their own home and local community offering practical support to people who have complex needs such as, autism, epilepsy, mental health, physical disability and communication support needs. 

We are looking for dedicated and reliable candidates who are flexible and able to work part time cover split shifts across various locations in Renfrewshire. Part time, permanent contracts available between 20 – 30 hours.

Sound like you. Join Quarriers mission to nurture supportive relationships, provide high-quality care, and promote inclusive communities.

Essential to be considered 

• A full valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Flexible to work split shifts to meet the needs of the people we support in Renfrewshire.
• Enthusiasm, commitment and aligned values.

Apply now! If you are shortlisted you will be invited to our assessment centre on Thursday 5th February held from 10am -1pm to take part in group exercise, get to know the team and learn more about working at Quarriers!

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

Benefits

Free physiotherapy and occupational health

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory life assurance scheme

Workplace pension

Christmas savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service rewards

Significant discount opportunities

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Aldershot

England, South East England, Surrey

Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Closing Date: February 18, 2026

Location: Aldershot - Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence (You’ll need to be confident driving both manual cars and a manual minibus.)

Join our forward-thinking team in Aldershot, where you’ll be supported to grow, lead by example, and deliver truly meaningful support. You’ll benefit from excellent training, strong career progression, and the chance to work with the innovative Activate model — an approach proven to improve outcomes for the people we support and enhance your own job satisfaction.

Who You’ll Support

You’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team supporting three gentlemen and three ladies with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Each person has their own personality, preferences, and goals — and your role is to help them live a life that feels fulfilling, connected, and uniquely theirs.

What Your Day May Look Like

You’ll be offering support that is meaningful, respectful, and centered around each person’s choices. This includes:

• Swimmingand other physical activities
• Sensory experiencestailored to individual needs
• Intensive interactionto build communication and connection
• Community access, from local walks to visiting places of interest
• Supporting people to enjoy hobbies, explore new opportunities, and build confidence

• Assisting with personal carein a dignified, person-led way
• Supporting with medicationand health-related routines
• Helping with daily living tasksto promote independence
• Moving and handlingusing safe, respectful techniques

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and genuinely person-centered
• Confident driving a manual car and minibus
• Ready to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive team culture
• Motivated to support people to live their best lives

Your Rewards:

For a full list of rewards, visit our careers page.

If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Alison at 07770968678.

Additional Information:

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
• As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognize 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 in one of our offices using assistive technology.
• Dimensions is proud to be one of the very few social care organizations accredited by the Great Places To Work program 2025.

For further details, please refer to the full job description attached.

Location

Chard

Closing Date

11/02/2026

Salary

£13.13 Per Hour

Reference

DIS/5826

Employment Type

Permanent

Department

Support Worker

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 by the Great Places To Work Programme for the third year in row in 2025.

Why join us?

• Full-time or part-time contracts available
• £13.13 per hour
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• 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 Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.

Apply now:

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at applynow@discovery-uk.org for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. 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 . Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org

Location

Shepton Mallet

Closing Date

10/02/2026

Salary

£13.13 Per Hour

Reference

DIS/5825

Employment Type

Permanent

Department

Support Worker

Full time and Part time vacancies Available
Location: Shepton Mallet
Pay Rate: £13.13 per hour

My name is Barbara; my support and friends call me Barbs. I need someone to help support me with my small and friendly team in my own separate flat at Grove Court, Shepton Mallet. I will need you to be patient, calm with a good sense of humour, whilst able to be firm with me at times. You should be pro-active and able to complete a wide range of tasks to help promote my independence and control. Once you have settled in, you will be lone working with me and helping me with a variety of life skills: my personal care, cooking healthy choices (within my SALT eating and drinking plan), cleaning and shopping. After some training, you will also be expected to complete record keeping and recording information on our IT systems. You will also be able to liaise with healthcare professionals, client finance for my personal spending and sometimes staffing agencies to confirm arrangements.

I like going swimming, tearing books (this is a calming sensory activity for me), going out for meals, having short walks and enjoying the countryside so being able to drive my automatic car is imperative.

What my team say about me... “Barbs can be quite cheeky and mischievous, even though she doesn’t use words to communicate she lets us know what she wants and what she likes”

Grove Court has it's own parking but is just a 10 minute walk from the large Tesco, the bus stops and close to Shepton Mallet Town Centre which has cafes, pubs, a library and various other amenities including Boots and Argos which I like to drive to as it is a little bit far for me to walk along the busy roads.

If you consider yourself to be able to work alone and in a team effectively, have the relevant experience and can drive please apply.

Benefits for Support Workers working with Discovery include:

• 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.)
• Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS 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

Apply now:

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consutlant team 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at applynow@discovery-uk.org for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.

Support Worker

Support Worker 

📍 Dumfries 

💰 £12.60 per hour 

 Mileage: Paid at 40p per mile 

📅 Full-time, Part-time, and Bank/Relief positions available

✨ Join 1st Homecare – Delivering Quality Care Across Dumfries 

1st Homecare is a respected and established provider of homecare services throughout Scotland. We support vulnerable adults to live independently, safely, and comfortably in their own homes.

At 1st Homecare, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care to vulnerable adults and children throughout Scotland. We are currently seeking Support Workers who share our values and commitment to high-quality care.

📅 Shift Options 

We offer a variety of shift patterns to help you balance work with your lifestyle:

• Bank/Relief

  :Flexible, ad-hoc shifts based on your availability (submitted monthly)

Shift examples include:

• 4 on / 4 off pattern (part-time hours)

• 7:00am – 1:30pm

• 3:30pm – 9:30pm

About the Role 

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing essential care and support to people in their own homes. You’ll support individuals with a variety of daily living tasks, including:

✔ Personal care and hygiene

✔ Meal preparation and serving

✔ Medication prompts and administration

✔ Catheter care

✔ Companionship and emotional support

Every day is different, and you’ll have the chance to build meaningful relationships while making a real impact in your community.

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Whether you're experienced or looking to start a new career in care, if you have the right attitude and a genuine passion for helping others, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking to recruit Support Workers who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality care. Whether you're experienced in care or completely new to the role, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to thrive.

What we're looking for  

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – no prior care experience is required. We're looking for individuals who are:

• Friendly, caring, and compassionate

• Organised, responsible, and reliable

• Excellent communicators in spoken and written English

• Committed to delivering high standards of care

• Able to work on a rota basis, including alternate weekends

This role is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Adults under the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scotland Act 2007. A PVG check will be required for successful applicants.

Why Join Us? 

✅ Uniform provided free of charge

✅40p per mile mileage allowance 
✅ A minimum of 20-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) 

✅ Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job - develop professionally through training, mentoring, and a strong support network 
✅ Work in a collaborative, values-led environment 

✨ In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits: 

✅ A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)

✅ A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services

✅ Cycle to Work Scheme

✅ A financial wellbeing scheme

✅ Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)

✅ Recognition Initiatives

📩 Don’t miss out – Be Part of Something Bigger – Join a team driven by values, with a mission that matters 

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.

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Information

• Reference:
  LC1480392DumSW
• Location:
  Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
• Postcode:
  DG1 3PH
• Employment:
  Permanent
• Salary:
  £12.60 to £12.60
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