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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 01458 333 147.

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

• 2:1 Support Worker

  JOIN D’S MICRO-TEAM IN FROME
  12 HOURS A WEEK (CONTRACTED AND GUARANTEED)
  TUESDAY & THURSDAY 10:00-16:00

  D is a 32 year old man who lives in Frome. D has learning disability and autism. D is looking for a support worker to join his team. D likes going for long walks, playing console games, going out for food, visiting new places, and wrestling. D can present behaviours that challenge.

  D is looking for a male support worker, who is over 21 years old, with a clean driving licence (due to D having her own mobility car/insurance).
  D would like support workers to have experience supporting someone with autism and learning disabilities.

  You First is a forward thinking, innovative and market leading Social Enterprise, formed as a Community Interest Company (CIC), that enables neurodivergent people, people with learning disabilities and/or mental health illness to build and grow their lives in a way that is both meaningful and purposeful for them. This is achieved by creating small, bespoke, dedicated teams of people who are selected by the person supported and who work to enable the person to fulfil their goals, hopes, dreams and aspirations. We call these bespoke teams Micro-Teams.

  
  YOU FIRST WILL:

  • Pay £13.00ph from the moment you start working with us, there is no probation rate
  • We pay 35p per mile for EVERY mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • We offer permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts and you can choose what works best for you and your needs
  • 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, so you always have access to support in emergency situations
  • 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

  
  You will need to be a car driver.

  For more information please call 01458 333147.

  More Information

• 1-1 Community Support Worker (20-25 hours per week)

  Join M’s Micro Team in Yeovil

  Hours: 20-25 HOURS PER WEEK, Evenings & Every other weekend (CONTRACTED AND GUARANTEED)

  Pay: £12.15ph- £12.40ph + 35p per mile (commuting and business)

  Support times are: 07.00-12.00  /  12.00-17.00  /  17.00-20.00 or 22.00

  M is a mature lady that requires 24hr support in her own home.

  M has autism and needs people that can learn to communicate with her on her terms.

  M enjoys cooking, walking, trips to local shops and playing with lego.

  M enjoys going for drives, going to the seaside & garden centres.

  M needs structure, routine, and consistency to help her navigate her day.

  M likes friendly, empathic people that will work to build her trust.

  M has her own dedicated micro-team. Being able to work as part of a team, is important to M’s daily support.

  You First is a forward thinking, innovative and market leading Social Enterprise, formed as a Community Interest Company (CIC), that enables neurodivergent people, people with learning disabilities and/or mental health illness to build and grow their lives in a way that is both meaningful and purposeful for them. This is achieved by creating small, bespoke, dedicated teams of people who are selected by the person supported and who work to enable the person to fulfil their goals, hopes, dreams and aspirations. We call these bespoke teams Micro-Teams.

  You First Support Services will provide:

  • Pay £12.15ph from the moment you start working with us, there is no probation rate.
  • Weekends are paid at £12.40ph
  • We pay 35p per mile for EVERY mile you travel, including commuting miles.
  • We offer permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts and you can choose what works best for you and your needs.
  • 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, so you always have access to support in emergency situations.
  • 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.

  Please note that due to the specific nature of the work required for this position, it is an occupational requirement for the Support Worker to be female and this requirement is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim, in accordance with Schedule 9, paragraph 1 Equality Act 2010.

  You will need to be a car driver and be able to work some evenings and every other weekend.

  For more information, please call 01458 333147 and speak to Jade, Business Operations Manager.

  More Information

• Young Adult Support Worker

  JOIN B’S MICRO-TEAM: STREET, SOMERSET

  30 HOURS PER WEEK: 2 X 15 HOUR DAYS PER WEEK

  £13.00 PER HOUR

  We are currently seeking Support Workers to join B’s Micro-Team in Street.

  B is a nineteen year old man with a diagnosis of learning disabilities and autism, who lives in Street in his own home.

  B needs Support Workers around him who will ensure his needs are met and that he gets to build and grow his life in a way that is meaningful to him.

  B is looking to be supported by people who are active, fun and engaging.

  B thrives in an environment that is structured and has a consistent approach.

  B enjoys drives out in his mobility car to visit places of interest such as the zoo, farms, cafés, shopping trips, and swimming.

  Things that are important to B are his family, his iPad and to be given informed choice in what he does.

  You First is a forward thinking, innovative and market leading Social Enterprise, formed as a Community Interest Company (CIC), that enables neurodivergent people, people with learning disabilities and/or mental health illness to build and grow their lives in a way that is both meaningful and purposeful for them. This is achieved by creating small, bespoke, dedicated teams of people who are selected by the person supported and who work to enable the person to fulfil their goals, hopes, dreams and aspirations. We call these bespoke teams Micro-Teams.

  YOU FIRST WILL:

  • Pay £13ph from the moment you start supporting B, there is no probation rate
  • We pay 35p per mile for every mile you travel, INCLUDING commuting miles
  • We offer permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts and you can choose what works best for you and your needs
  • 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, so you always have access to support in emergency situations
  • 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
  • You will need to be a car driver and able to work some evenings and weekends on a roster basis.

  For more information, please call 01458 333147 and ask to speak with a member of the Locality Manager Team.

  More Information

• Waking Night Community Support Worker (9-27 hours per week)

  JOIN OUR WAKING NIGHT MICRO-TEAMS IN STREET & GLASTONBURY!
  9-27 HOURS PER WEEK (CONTRACTED AND GUARANTEED AND ROLLING ROTA)

  
  £12.75ph - £13ph + 35p per mile (commuting and business)

  
  Shift times are 22:00-07:00

  
  You First Support Services are recruiting for flexible, adaptable and confident Support Workers to join in 2 Micro-Teams in Street & Glastonbury. You will be supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health within their own home. Our people need someone that will support them with their evening routine, supporting with some personal care, and monitoring throughout the night. We are looking for caring, understanding and confident support workers.

  
  You First is a forward thinking, innovative and market leading Social Enterprise, formed as a Community Interest Company (CIC), that enables neurodivergent people, people with learning disabilities and/or mental health illness to build and grow their lives in a way that is both meaningful and purposeful for them. This is achieved by creating small, bespoke, dedicated teams of people who are selected by the person supported and who work to enable the person to fulfil their goals, hopes, dreams and aspirations. We call these bespoke teams Micro-Teams.

  
  YOU FIRST WILL:

  • Pay £12.75-£13.00ph from the moment you start working with us, there is no probation rate
  • We pay 35p per mile for EVERY mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • We offer permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts and you can choose what works best for you and your needs
  • 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, so you always have access to support in emergency situations
  • 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
  • You will need to be a car driver and able to work every other weekend.
  • For more information please call 01458 333147 or email recruitment@youfirstsupportservices.org.uk
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