Support Worker – Somerset Service (20–30 hours)

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Support Worker – Somerset Service (20–30 hours)
Health & Social Care Shepton Mallet, Somerset Permanent Mar 27, 2026

Health & Social Care

We are seeking an experienced Support Worker to join a small, person-centred learning disabilities service. This role focuses on supporting a small number of individuals within the community and is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong, long-term relationships.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role - you must have the right to work in the UK in place to apply.

Package

• £13.60ph days / £15.08ph waking nights
• 20–30 hours per week
• Mainly evenings and weekends
• Ongoing training and development
• Small supportive team
• Opportunity to grow with the service
• Holiday cover available
• Stable long-term role

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Assisting with epilepsy management
• Community access and daily living skills
• Working to person-centred support plans
• Building positive relationships
• Liaising with families and professionals
• Maintaining accurate records
• Promoting dignity and independence

Requirements

• Experience in learning disabilities essential
• Knowledge of epilepsy support
• Must be a driver with own transport
• Available evenings and weekends
• Calm and confident approach
• Team-focused and reliable
• Female preferred due to service needs
• Right to work in the UK

This is a community-based role supporting across BA9, BA4 and DT9 postcodes. Regular travel between visits is required. Travel from home to first visit and last visit home is considered standard commute.

If you have the experience and values to support people to live independently and safely, please submit your CV to apply.