Robert, someone who we support has had a challenging year. His mother passed away in December 2021 and he wanted to do something positive for the hospice, Dorothy house, which helped the family through this tough time. A high-flying aspiration with a deep heart Robert thought a skydive would be a great way to raise […]
Good self-esteem is important for both colleagues and people we support. Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself and can change throughout life. There are times when we feel positive and good about ourselves, perhaps it is praise from a colleague, a promotion, a new relationship, friendship, or a particular achievement of a goal. Other […]
Are you a can-do caring people person who is: Enthusiastic about people’s rights and inclusion? Isn’t fazed by a challenge and likes to think out the box? Likes to know you make a difference to someone’s day? Here, at Discovery we are passionate about making sure we do the best for the people we support, […]
We all do it, start at A to get to B but end up at Z. So, when Jayne had a sudden realisation that she was floating aimlessly, she decided to become a floating support worker instead. It was quite a mundane moment really, no flashing lights, at least not externally, but we will let […]
What is it like to be a trustee? What do trustees do exactly? And what type of person makes a great trustee? Today, we ask Harry, a Discovery trustee since we started in 2017. Harry was working for Somerset County Council as a Young Person’s Champion when his job coach told him that Discovery was […]
On 15th December, the Government announced changes to masking guidance across adult social care in England, moving towards a risk-based use of masks. This updated guidance details the risk-based approach of using face masks and replaces previous guidance that stated face masks should be worn at all times across adult social care. Please note, there will be […]
Changing careers is daunting at the best of times. We find a job, jump in, cross our fingers behind our backs, and hope it’s the right one. While, over in the dating world, it’s unwise to commit to the first person you see. So how about a job that lets you choose where you work […]
Do you live near Shepton Mallet and need a flexible job? Here at Discovery, we aim to be as flexible as possible because we understand everyone has different lives. An understanding manager is just what you need in the twenty-first century, isn’t it? So today let’s meet Verity, Cedar Park’s Locality Manager: “I understand people […]
Are you a problem solver who likes to think outside the box and a can-do caring person who isn’t phased by a challenge? Would you love to drop the mop and pick up a bucket list instead? Then it’s time to find out what The Maples is up to in Castle Cary: So, we asked […]
Shocking research tells us that autistic adults and people with learning disabilities are 1.5 times more likely to experience sexual violence and abuse than their non-disabled counterparts (WHO 2012) Sometimes it’s hard to detect, but the impact of sexual violence and abuse can be long-lasting and devastating. That’s why when SARSAS (Somerset and Avon Rape […]