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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

• JOIN R’S MICRO-TEAM IN YEOVIL!

  JOIN R’S MICRO-TEAM IN YEOVIL!

  15-30 HOURS PER WEEK (CONTRACTED AND GUARANTEED), WITH 1-2 SLEEP-IN A WEEK.

  £12.95 PER HOUR

  £63.00 PER SLEEP-IN

  R is a 58 year old man who lives in his own home in Yeovil. R enjoys going out for coffee, getting a takeaway once a week, classical cars and motorbikes.

  R is looking for an active support worker, who has their own car with business insurance. R needs a support worker with cooking skills, and R needs support to maintain his emotional and physical wellbeing and to navigate day to day life. R 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.

  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 £12.95ph 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
  Sleep In duties are paid at £63.00
  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 be able to work from 11.00-22.00+sleep, till 11.00 following morning; including every other weekend.

  For more information please call 01458 333147.

  More Information

• JOIN B'S DAY TEAM, 2-1 STREET

  JOIN B'S DAY TEAM, 2-1 STREET

  Part time and full time contracts available 12 - 37 HOURS PER WEEK
  £12.35-£13.45 PER HOUR

  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.

  B is a 20 year old man with a diagnosis of learning disabilities and autism, who lives in Street in his own home. B is looking to build a team of 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.

  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.

  YOU FIRST WILL:

  We pay 35p per mile for every mile you travel, INCLUDING commuting miles
  Waking Night Duties for supporting B are paid £117.00 per night
  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 and also sleep in on a roster basis.
  For more information, please call 0300 111 9999 and ask to speak with a member of the Locality Manager Team.

  More Information

• B WAKING NIGHTS

  WAKING NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER VACANCY
  HOURS: 22.00 - 07.00
  2 AND 3 NIGHTS A WEEK AVAILABLE (PERMANENT, CONTRACTED AND GUARANTEED)
  £117 PER WAKING NIGHT

  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.

  We are currently seeking Waking Night Support Workers to join B’s team in Street.

  B is a 20 year old man with a diagnosis of learning disabilities and autism, who lives in Street in his own home. B is looking to build a team of 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 WILL:

  We pay 35p per mile for every mile you travel, INCLUDING commuting miles
  Waking Night Duties for supporting B are paid £117.00 per night
  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 and also sleep in on a roster basis.
  For more information, please call 0300 111 9999 and ask to speak with a member of the Locality Manager Team.

  More Information