Specialist Support Worker REALISE – Taunton

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Taunton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Social Care
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Person-centred care Personal care Emotional support Companionship Following care plans Communication Teamwork Day-to-day living tasks

FULL DESCRIPTION

Specialist Support Worker REALISE – Taunton

Location: Taunton | Salary: £12.92 - £13.97 per hour | Hours: 35hrs | Role type: Learning Disabilities

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group's specialist learning disabilities service. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. No experience required – full training given.

Our core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing, Embracing change.

Key Requirements

  • Knowledge of the Taunton area and able to commute around Taunton from your home location
  • Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship)
  • Available to work alternate weekends

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team, Specialist Support Workers provide high quality, person-centred care. You'll work from care plans, supporting with day-to-day living tasks such as personal care, housekeeping, emotional support, social interactions, and accompanying individuals to appointments.

Benefits

  • Full induction and ongoing training to gain nationally recognised Health and Social Care qualifications
  • Pay rate of £12.92 per hour (enhanced for nights, weekends, bank holidays)
  • Free DBS check
  • Blue Light Card
  • Access to earnings via Wagestream
  • Wellbeing support
  • Reward and recognition schemes
  • Refer a Friend Bonus – £350 per person

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken. For any enquiries, call [contact hidden] or email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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