Lead Support Worker

Job Description

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 Newholmein Ruishton, near Taunton.About the role:At Newholme we support 7 people to live independently and to be at the centre of all the decisions they make. Whether that be what to eat and drink, when to enjoy some spa time in the hot tub or choosing any number of other activities to enjoy, visitingplaces of interest, eating out and spending time with loved ones and family.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 your colleagues to deliver great support.Why join usDiscovery is proud to be successfully accredited under the Great Places To Work Programme 2021.

• £10 per hour
• 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 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 ResourcingTeam on or drop us an email at for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.Please note: To minimise the risks relating to Covid-19, we have decided to conduct all of our initial interviews for the foreseeable future as Telephone/Video Interviews, rather than face-to-face. If you have any queries or questions about this,please get in touch and we will be happy to advise and provided reasonable adjustments if required.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 interviewall 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 developmentof 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 or emailOther organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant or, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant, Lead Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Shift Leader,Senior Care Assistant,