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If you are looking for a rewarding job that enriches the lives of people with learning disabilities and/or autism, then read on!

You First is a locally based, locally managed, independent Social Enterprise that exists to enable adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to lead great lives. We are all about supporting people to grow their lives and to lead them in the way they wish, according to their own value set and in a way that makes sense to them.

As we are growing we are looking for people to join our highly skilled, motivated and compassionate Support Worker team. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided but you will need a compassionate nature, be a car driver, be able to work evenings and weekends and be able to take personal responsibility

Could You Be a Part of Our Team?

If you want to join our creative, outward looking, expanding and dynamic organisation please explore our vacancies below and then complete the application form and email it to: jack@youfirstsupportservices.org.uk. Upon receipt of this we will arrange an interview with you.

If you have any questions or queries please call the You First office on 01458 254040

We look forward to receiving your application!

We recruit on values. We are looking for Support Workers who:

• Are flexible and can work at the time the person who uses our service requires your support
• Are committed to providing quality, innovative, creative, flexible and responsive services
• Are gifted and effective communicators
• Display an empathic approach to providing support
• Are able to work as part of a team
• Understand all that is involved in delivering person centred support
• Are committed to enabling adults with learning disabilities to grow in independence and progress
• Work with people as ‘whole people’ and not just someone with needs
• Understand the importance and nature of emotional support
• Are positive, self motivated, reliable and have a “can do” attitude
• Want to add social value to the learning disability community
• Are committed to becoming the best Support Worker you can be through experience, dedication and training
• Can contribute thoughts and ideas to the development of You First Support Services

• Join E's team in Ilminster!

  E is a lady in her early 30’s who lives in Ilminster, Somerset. She has a learning disability and autism and sensory sensitivity.

  E is looking for motivated people to join her Support Worker team and she is looking for people who share her interests which are:

  • Animals
  • Avon
  • Carpentry
  • Working on her allotment
  • The internet
  • Computer games

  E will be looking for support in managing her home, building community connections and living within her Tenancy Agreement. 

  You will need to have a full driving license.

  Experience, although desirable, is not essential and full training and a robust package of on-going support is provided.

  As a Support Worker working with You First you will receive:

  • £8.10 an hour, rising to £8.15 an hour for weekday hours upon successful completion of your probation.
  • £8.85 per hour for your weekend hours
  • 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • £50.00 for each sleep-in
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave plus an additional days leave you can take on your birthday
  • An occupational pension
  • A permanent contract with guaranteed hours
  • Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme meaning you and your family have access to 24 hour counselling and support
  • Full training, team meetings and One-to-One supervision
  • The option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma

  You will need to be able to work evenings, weekends and sleep in on a roster basis.

  If you require any further information, please call the You First office on 01458 254040

  Please complete the on line application form on this page and one of our Operational Team will be in touch with you as soon as possble.

  We look forward to receiving your application! 
   

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