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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

• Day Time Support Worker

  You First Support Services is a Social Enterprise specialising in delivering a range of support solutions for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

  M is a 51-year-old lady living independently in Yeovil, Somerset. M has her own dedicated team. She has autism and needs people that can learn to communicate with her on her terms. She loves cooking, trips out and play.

  She needs mature confident people that can follow her life plan and engage with her in a therapeutic way.

  She is supported on a sessional basis over the day and there are a range of opportunities in terms of support hours.

  Full training and professional development will be provided throughout employment.

  You First will:

  • Pay  £9.00 an hour, rising to £9.35 an hour for weekday hours upon successful completion of your probation.
  • Weekends are paid at the enhanced rate of £9.50
  • We pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Sleep In duties are paid at £50.00
  • We offer permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts
  • 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
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will need to be a car driver and able to work evenings, weekends and sleep in support on a roster basis.

  If you require any further information, please call the You First office on 0300 111 9999 or email samantha@youfirstsupportservices.org.uk

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• Join P's Team in Ilminster

  You First Support Services is a Social Enterprise specialising in delivering a range of support solutions for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

  P is a 30 year old lady living independently in the Ilminster, Somerset. She loves spending time in her allotment, going to the gym, swimming, volunteering at a local radio station and getting out and about.

  P has a learning disability and autism. She needs support to maintain her emotional wellbeing and to navigate day to day life. P needs support staff that can help her feel safe and who can work with her in a therapeutic way that promotes that. Her support does not involve Personal Care.

  What does a Support Worker do?

  Support Workers support people with a learning disability and/or autism to build and grow their lives by achieving individual life goals and aspirations. You will enable people to lead a life in which they have a meaningful role within their local community and where they can begin to foster naturally occurring social networks of support thus reducing their dependency upon paid staff.

  Full training will be provided.

  You First will:

  • Pay  £9.00 an hour, rising to £9.35 an hour for weekday hours upon successful completion of your probation.
  • Weekends are paid at the enhanced rate of £9.50
  • We pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Sleep In duties are paid at £50.00
  • We offer permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts
  • 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
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will need to be able to work evenings, weekends and sleep in support on a roster basis.

  If you require any further information, please call the You First office on 0300 111 9999 or email samantha@youfirstsupportservices.org.uk

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• Join K's Team in Wincanton

  You First Support Services is a Social Enterprise specialising in delivering a range of support solutions for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

  K is a 41 year old man living independently in Wincanton, Somerset. He loves playing pool at his local pub, taking his pet dog for walks and playing on the PlayStation.

  K has a learning disability and a mental health condition. K would like support staff that can play pool and work alongside him in a therapeutic way. His support does not involve personal care.

  What does a Support Worker do?

  Support Workers support people with a learning disability and/or autism to build and grow their lives by achieving individual life goals and aspirations. You will enable people to lead a life in which they have a meaningful role within their local community and where they can begin to foster naturally occurring social networks of support thus reducing their dependency upon paid staff.

  Full training and professional development will be provided throughout employment.

  You First will:

  • Pay  £9.00 an hour, rising to £9.30 an hour for weekday hours upon successful completion of your probation.
  • Weekends are paid at the enhanced rate of £9.50
  • We pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Sleep In duties are paid at £50.00
  • We offer permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts
  • 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
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will need to be able to work evenings, weekends and sleep in support on a roster basis

  If you require any further information, please call the You First office on 0300 111 9999. 

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• Join our Taunton & Area Team!

  You First Support Services is a Social Enterprise specialising in delivering a range of community-based support solutions for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

  You First is expanding due to our positive reputation, both in terms of the high quality support we provide and our positive approach to supporting the people who work with us. We are looking for people in the Taunton area to join our team. You will be working with a variety of customers in the area and you will receive training specific to the people you support.

  Access to your own vehicle is essential

  
  What does a Support Worker do?

  Support Workers support people with a learning disability and/or autism to build and grow their lives by achieving individual life goals and realising ambition. You will enable people to lead a life in which they have a meaningful role within their local community and where they can begin to foster naturally occurring social networks of support and develop community roles of value. 

  Full and on-going training will be provided.

  You First will:

  • Pay £9.00 an hour, rising to £9.35 an hour for weekday hours upon successful completion of your probation.
  • Weekends are paid at £9.50
  • Pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Pay Sleep In duties at £50.00

  You First offers:

  • Permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts
  • 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
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will need to be able to work evenings, weekends and sleep in support on a roster basis.

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

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• Join our Burnham-on-Sea Area Team!

  You First Support Services is a Social Enterprise specialising in delivering a range of community-based support solutions for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

  You First is expanding due to our positive reputation, both in terms of the high quality support we provide and our positive approach to supporting the people who work with us. We are looking for people in the Burnham-on-Sea area to join our team. You will be working with a variety of customers in the area and you will receive training specific to the people you support.

  Access to your own vehicle is essential

  
  What does a Support Worker do?

  Support Workers support people with a learning disability and/or autism to build and grow their lives by achieving individual life goals and realising ambition. You will enable people to lead a life in which they have a meaningful role within their local community and where they can begin to foster naturally occurring social networks of support and develop community roles of value.

  Full and on-going training will be provided.

  You First will:

  • Pay £9.00 an hour, rising to £9.35 an hour for weekday hours upon successful completion of your probation.
  • Weekends are paid at £9.50
  • Pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Pay Sleep In duties at £50.00

  You First offers:

  • Permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts
  • 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
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will need to be able to work evenings, weekends and sleep in support on a roster basis.

  If you require any further information, please call the You First office on 0300 111 9999. 

  More Information

• Join F's Team in Yeovil

  You First Support Services is a Social Enterprise specialising in delivering a range of community-based support solutions for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

  F is a 23-year-old man living independently in the Yeovil area, Somerset. He enjoys drumming, walking the family dog, going to the gym, football, swimming, developing his carpentry skills, accessing his local community and animation films.

  F has a learning disability, autism and epilepsy. He needs support to maintain his emotional and physical wellbeing and to navigate day to day life. F needs support staff that can help him feel safe and who can work with him in a therapeutic way that facilitates this. His support does not involve Personal Care. 

  What does a Support Worker do?

  Support Workers support people with a learning disability and/or autism to build and grow their lives by achieving individual life goals and realising ambition. You will enable people to lead a life in which they have a meaningful role within their local community and where they can begin to foster naturally occurring social networks of support and develop community roles of value. 

  Full and on-going training will be provided.

  You First will:

  • Pay £9.00 an hour, rising to £9.35 an hour for weekday hours upon successful completion of your probation.
  • Weekends are paid at £9.50
  • Pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Pay Sleep In duties at £50.00

  You First offers:

  • Permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts
  • 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
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will need to be able to work evenings, weekends and sleep in support on a roster basis.

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

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• Join J's Team in Yeovil

  You First Support Services is a Social Enterprise specialising in delivering a range of community-based support solutions for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

  J is a man living independently in Yeovil, Somerset. J needs support to maintain his emotional wellbeing. He needs help to maintain his home and get out and about in his community. He has a keen interest in cars, fishing, football and reality television and likes people with a good sense of humour. J is supported on a 24-hour basis and his support does not involve Personal Care.

  What does a Support Worker do?

  Support Workers support people with a learning disability and/or autism to build and grow their lives by achieving individual life goals and realising ambition. You will enable people to lead a life in which they have a meaningful role within their local community and where they can begin to foster naturally occurring social networks of support and develop community roles of value.

  Full and on-going training will be provided.

  You First will:

  • Pay £9.00 an hour, rising to £9.35 an hour for weekday hours upon successful completion of your probation.
  • Weekends are paid at £9.50
  • Pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Pay Sleep In duties at £50.00

  You First offers:

  • Permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts
  • 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
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will need to be able to work evenings, weekends and sleep in support on a roster basis.

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

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• Join R's Team in Yeovil

  You First Support Services is a Social Enterprise specialising in delivering a range of community-based support solutions for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

  R is a 50 year old man living independently in Yeovil, Somerset. He loves music, cycling, his remote-control car and getting out and about. R has a learning disability and a mental health condition. He needs support to maintain his emotional wellbeing. R needs male support staff that can help him feel safe and who can work with him in a therapeutic way that promotes that. His support does not involve Personal Care.

  What does a Support Worker do?

  Support Workers support people with a learning disability and/or autism to build and grow their lives by achieving individual life goals and realising ambition. You will enable people to lead a life in which they have a meaningful role within their local community and where they can begin to foster naturally occurring social networks of support and develop community roles of value.

  Full and on-going training will be provided.

  You First will:

  • Pay £9.00 an hour, rising to £9.35 an hour for weekday hours upon successful completion of your probation.
  • Weekends are paid at £9.50
  • Pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Pay Sleep In duties at £50.00

  You First offers:

  • Permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts
  • 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
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will need to be able to work evenings, weekends and sleep in support on a roster basis.

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

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• Join P's Team in the Yeovil Area

  You First Support Services is a Social Enterprise specialising in delivering a range of community-based support solutions for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

  P is a 30 year old lady living independently in the Yeovil area, Somerset. She loves spending time in her allotment, going to the gym, swimming, volunteering at a local radio station and getting out and about.

  P has a learning disability and autism. She needs support to maintain her emotional wellbeing and to navigate day to day life. P needs support staff that can help her feel safe and who can work with her in a therapeutic way that promotes that. Her support does not involve Personal Care.

  What does a Support Worker do?

  Support Workers support people with a learning disability and/or autism to build and grow their lives by achieving individual life goals and realising ambition. You will enable people to lead a life in which they have a meaningful role within their local community and where they can begin to foster naturally occurring social networks of support and develop community roles of value. 

  Full and on-going training will be provided.

  You First will:

  • Pay £9.00 an hour, rising to £9.35 an hour for weekday hours upon successful completion of your probation.
  • Weekends are paid at £9.50
  • Pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • Pay Sleep In duties at £50.00

  You First offers:

  • Permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts
  • 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
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will need to be able to work evenings, weekends and sleep in support on a roster basis.

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

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• Waking Night Support Worker-Yeovil-M

  Waking Night Support Worker

  Yeovil

  £10.50 per hour

  2 night per week (18 hours) on a rolling rota basis

  You First Support Services is a Social Enterprise specialising in delivering a range of support solutions for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

  M is a 51-year-old lady living independently in Yeovil, Somerset. M has her own dedicated team. She has autism and needs people that can learn to communicate with her on her terms. She loves cooking, trips out and play.

  She needs mature confident people that can follow her life plan.

  M needs waking night support to provide her with security, predictability and routine around her sleeping pattern and waking time through the night.

  Waking nights are from 22:00-07:00

  Full training will be provided.

  You First will:

  • Waking night are paid at £94.50 per night, that's £10.50 per hour.
  • We pay 22p per mile for every mile you travel, including commuting miles
  • We offer permanent, full time, part time and casual contracts
  • 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
  • You will have the option to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
  • You will need to be a car driver and able to work evenings, weekends and sleep in support on a roster basis

  If you require any further information, please call the You First office on 01458 254040 or email nathalie@youfirstsupportservices.org.uk

  To apply please click Apply Now and fill in our online applicaiton form.
   

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