Support Worker

1 week ago


ChesterleStreet, Durham, United Kingdom Discovery Full time
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 Discovery include:

  • £11.03 per hour
  • Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
  • 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays pro rata)
  • Opportunities for career progression


High Street Discounts
  • Retail Entertainment & Service Industries (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
  • Life Assurance and Company Pension
  • Industry leading training
  • Enhanced DBS paid for by us
  • Funding towards driving lessons and test
  • We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.

About us:
Discovery is about people. We are ambitious for the people we support and our colleagues.

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us.

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.



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