Support Worker

Support Worker (Community)

Way Ahead Care – Taunton & Surrounding Areas
£13.22 per hour + paid travel time + 55p mileage

Do you have a warm heart, a listening ear and a genuine passion for helping people live life their way?

At Way Ahead Care, part of the Somerset Care Group, we’ve been proudly supporting people to live independently since 1994. We believe great care is personal, empowering and built on trust.

No experience required! We’re looking for Support Workers to join our friendly domiciliary team supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs in their own homes and communities. Full training and support is provided.

What you’ll be doing

No two days are the same. You’ll be:

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting people to attend appointments and enjoy community activities
• Assisting with daily living, budgeting and life skills
• Helping with personal care where needed
• Updating care plans and supporting individuals to plan for their future

You’ll help people stay independent, confident and connected to the things they love.

What we’re looking for

• No experience in adult specialist support services is required, as full training and support is provided
• A caring, positive and motivated approach
• Full UK driving licence + own vehicle with business insurance (essential)
• Availability for alternate weekends
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care

Shift Patterns: (7am-4pm) Full time & Part time opportunities are available.

Why join us?

• £13.22 per hour (includes 30p travel enhancement)
• Paid travel time + 55p mileage
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Flexible full & part-time hours
• Fixed 2-week rolling rota
• Free DBS & full training
• Blue Light Card
• NEST Pension (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Long service awards & Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Our Values

Everything we do is built on:

• Connecting with people
• Making a difference
• Doing the right thing
• Embracing change

If you want more than just a job — if you want to truly make a difference every single day — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something that matters.

Way Ahead Care is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves “regulated activity” (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Way Ahead Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.

Pay: £13.22-£14.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme

Work Location: On the road