Male Support Worker – Exeter
Positive Steps Support
Are you a compassionate, reliable, and proactive support worker looking to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life?
Positive Steps is seeking a male Support Worker to join a dedicated support team providing high-quality, person-centred care for two young men living in the Exeter area — one with an acquired brain injury, and the other with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities.
About the Role
You will be part of a consistent and supportive team focused on promoting independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing. The role is varied, active, and rewarding, and includes:
- Supporting with daily routines and personal development
- Encouraging a healthy lifestyle and supporting with food-related behaviours
- Providing emotional reassurance and maintaining clear, consistent boundaries
- Supporting access to hobbies and activities including:
- Bowling, golf, surfing, gaming, technology
- Fishing and community activities
- Visits to an operating farm (including woodwork activities)
- Gym and spa sessions
- Physiotherapy appointments
- Supporting community access and daily living tasks
- Maintaining a structured, safe, and nurturing environment
One of our service users requires 2:1 support, while another is supported on a 1:1 basis. This means that at times you will be working alongside another support worker to ensure safety, consistency, and high-quality care. At other times, you will be providing one-to-one support, depending on the needs of the service and the individuals being supported.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Experience or understanding of Acquired Brain Injury (training provided)
- Experience supporting individuals with Cerebral Palsy and/or Learning Disabilities
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Confidence in managing challenging behaviours in a consistent and supportive way
- A full UK driving licence (preferred, though flexibility may be offered for the right candidate)
- The ability to maintain accurate, clear, and professional care records
- A genuine desire to support individuals to live fulfilling and meaningful lives
Why Join Positive Steps?
- Supportive and welcoming working environment
We build consistent teams to ensure service users feel safe, secure, and supported.
- Strong management support
Our experienced management team is available during office hours, with 24/7 on-call support to ensure you are never working without guidance.
- Comprehensive training and development
Including condition-specific training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Career progression opportunities
We actively invest in our staff and support further qualifications and growth.
- Flexible working patterns
Full-time, part-time, and flexible shifts available to support work–life balance.
Important Information
Due to the nature of the role and the personal care needs of the individuals supported, this position is male-only, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Genuine Occupational Requirement).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (required)
- Acquired Brain Injury : 1 year (preferred)
- Epilepsy : 1 year (preferred)
- Working with people with autism: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
