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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 online form. 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 0300 111 9999.

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 A's Team - Trowbridge!

  Support Worker Vacancies (Learning Disabilities and Autism)
  Join A’s Team!
  Trowbridge
  30 Hours per week (contracted, guaranteed hours)

  You First is a locally based and locally managed Social Enterprise that exists to see people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health illness live their best lives. We are not a traditional care provider, rather we work to support people in living their best lives and we do this by focusing on people’s strengths and abilities. We work closely with people, discovering their goals and ambitions and designing support in such a way that people achieve these.

  You can check out our You Tube channel where some of our Support Workers talk about what the role means to them

  We also have a Facebook page, which you may find interesting

  We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, motivated and compassionate individual to join A’s team in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.

  A is in his 30’s, lives in his own property in Trowbridge and enjoys walking, gardening, swimming, attending the gym and looking after his home and garden. A also enjoys exploring, and loves going on walks in new areas.

  We deliver support via small Micro-Teams. A Micro-Team is made up of a small group of people who have been matched with the person supported and work closely with that individual. Micro-Teams work because everything is built on relationship, both with the person supported and with your colleagues. You will be working exclusively with A.

  Full and on-going training and support will be provided.

  You will need to have a full driving license and be able to work days, evenings and weekends on a roster basis.

  You First Will:

  • Pay £10.00 an hour from the moment you start working with us, there is no probation rate
  • Weekends are paid at £10.25
  • We pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Sleep In duties are paid at £60.00
  • You will be assigned a Buddy as well as a Supervisor
  • We offer full time, part time and casual contracts
  • You will have a permanent contract that provides you with guaranteed regular hours
  • You will have a full induction before commencing work and this will include person specific training and shadow supports
  • Each team has a Slack (virtual message board) page when you can obtain feedback and support from fellow team members and managers
  • We operate a 24-hour On Call facility
  • We do not use Zero Hour Contracts
  • We provide an occupational pension
  • We have an Employee Assistance Programme meaning you and your family have access to free and confidential 24-hour counselling and support
  • We meet the cost of your DBS check
  • You will receive full training and bi-monthly supervision
  • If you are new to social care, you will be supported through your Care Certificate in paid time
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will have your roster 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your life! Your roster will be in the form of an App

  For more information, please call Sue or Nathalie on 0300 111 9999
   

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• Join Our Yeovil Team!

  Support Worker Vacancies (Learning Disabilities and Autism)
  Join Our Yeovil Team!
  Yeovil
  25 Hours per week (contracted, guaranteed hours)

  You First is a locally based and locally managed Social Enterprise that exists to see people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health illness live their best lives. We are not a traditional care provider, rather we work to support people in living their best lives and we do this by focusing on people’s strengths and abilities. We work closely with people, discovering their goals and ambitions and designing support in such a way that people achieve these.

  You can check out our You Tube channel where some of our Support Workers talk about what the role means to them.

  We also have a Facebook page, which you may find interesting.

  We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, motivated and compassionate individual to join our Yeovil Micro Team.

  You will be supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health illness to build and grow their lives in ways that are meaningful and that make sense to them. You will be working to enable people live life the way they wish.

  We deliver support via small Micro-Teams. A Micro-Team is made up of a small group of people who have been matched with the person supported and work closely with that individual. Micro-Teams work because everything is built on relationship, both with the person supported and with your colleagues. 
  Full and on-going training and support will be provided.

  You will need to have a full driving license and be able to work days, evenings and weekends on a roster basis.

  You First Will:

  • Pay £10.00 an hour from the moment you start working with us, there is no probation rate
  • Weekends are paid at £10.25
  • We pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Sleep In duties are paid at £60.00
  • You will be assigned a Buddy as well as a Supervisor
  • We offer full time, part time and casual contracts
  • You will have a permanent contract that provides you with guaranteed regular hours
  • You will have a full induction before commencing work and this will include person specific training and shadow supports
  • Each team has a Slack (virtual message board) page when you can obtain feedback and support from fellow team members and managers
  • We operate a 24-hour On Call facility
  • We do not use Zero Hour Contracts
  • We provide an occupational pension
  • We have an Employee Assistance Programme meaning you and your family have access to free and confidential 24-hour counselling and support
  • We meet the cost of your DBS check
  • You will receive full training and bi-monthly supervision
  • If you are new to social care, you will be supported through your Care Certificate in paid time
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will have your roster 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your life! Your roster will be in the form of an App

  For more information, please call Sue or Nathalie on 0300 111 9999
   

  More Information

• Join Our Glastonbury Team!

  Support Worker Vacancies
  Join Our Glastonbury Team!
  Glastonbury, Street and Wells
  15 Hours per week (contracted, guaranteed hours)

  You First is a locally based and locally managed Social Enterprise that exists to see people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health illness live their best lives. We are not a traditional care provider, rather we work to support people in living their best lives and we do this by focusing on people’s strengths and abilities. We work closely with people, discovering their goals and ambitions and designing support in such a way that people achieve these.

  You can check out our You Tube channel where some of our Support Workers talk about what the role means to them. 

  We also have a Facebook page, which you may find interesting

  We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, motivated and compassionate individual to join our Glastonbury team of Support Workers. You will be supporting people in Glastonbury, Street and Wells and therefore a full driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.

  We deliver support via small Micro-Teams. A Micro-Team is made up of a small group of people who have been matched with the person supported and work closely with that individual. Micro-Teams work because everything is built on relationship both with the person supported and with your colleagues. This means that you will not be travelling to multiple people in a day but working with a few individuals on a roster basis.

  Full and on-going training and support will be provided

  You will need to have a full driving license and be able to work days, evenings and weekends on a roster basis.

  
  You First Will:

  • Pay £10.00 an hour from the moment you start working with us, there is no probation rate
  • Weekends are paid at £10.25
  • We pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Sleep In duties are paid at £60.00
  • You will be assigned a Buddy as well as a Supervisor
  • We offer full time, part time and casual contracts
  • You will have a permanent contract that provides you with guaranteed regular hours
  • You will have a full induction before commencing work and this will include person specific training and shadow supports
  • Each team has a Slack (virtual message board) page when you can obtain feedback and support from fellow team members and managers
  • We operate a 24-hour On Call facility
  • We do not use Zero Hour Contracts
  • We provide an occupational pension
  • We have an Employee Assistance Programme meaning you and your family have access to free and confidential 24-hour counselling and support
  • We meet the cost of your DBS check
  • You will receive full training and bi-monthly supervision
  • If you are new to social care, you will be supported through your Care Certificate in paid time
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will have your roster 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your life! Your roster will be in the form of an App

  For more information, please call Sue or Nathalie on 0300 111 9999
   

  More Information