Position: 1-1 Support Worker
Location: Street, Somerset
Shift Pattern: 24 hour shifts including sleep-in
Pay: £13.05-£13.35ph (£65 per sleep-in)
- we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time -
About Us:
You First Support Services are recruiting for Support Workers, in Street, to support a young man with severe learning disability, who is moving into his own home.
We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable individuals to join our friendly, forward-thinking team.
About the Role:
You will be working 24-hour shifts including a sleep-in, providing personalised support tailored to each individual.
You will provide person-centred support to C, helping him follow his daily routine; support to carry out household tasks and help C to cook healthy, freshly cooked meals.
The role requires patience, creativity, flexibility, and a calm, friendly approach. You will support C’s independence while ensuring he feels comfortable, safe, and happy in familiar routines and environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Allow C time to explore activities in his own way without rushing him.
- Avoid over-directing; instead encourage natural play and participation.
- Engage enthusiastically with imaginative play such as recycling and rubbish.
- Supporting C as he discovers and develops new activities outside of the home and making new friends.
- Support activities C enjoys, including: working at the farm; baking and cooking; computer based play, e.g. watching YouTube; playing creatively with everyday items
- Use a calm, gentle tone and relaxed body language.
- Create a safe, low-pressure environment where C feels comfortable.
Personal Care Support
Although C is capable of most aspects of personal care, he needs encouragement and supervision to ensure it is done to a good standard and needs help with some aspects of intimate personal hygiene.
Key Skills & Qualities Required:
- Patience and understanding
- Enthusiastic and adaptable people
- Knowledge of signing or willingness to learn
- Confident working 24-hour shifts with sleep-in
- Driver with UK full licence
- Creativity and playfulness
- Flexibility to follow Cam’s interests
- Calm and gentle communication style
- Ability to encourage independence
Why Join You First?
- Rated GOOD in all areas by CQC
- Excellent training programme with person-specific training and opportunity to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
- Be there when you need us – with a 24-hour on-call support line from a supportive team
- We use easy-to-use apps for rosters, care plans, policies and procedures and communication
- Meaningful and rewarding work
- Consistent work rota; · offering permanent full-time, part-time, and casual contracts to fit your lifestyle
Our team say:
“No two days are the same, which keeps the role interesting and rewarding.”
“The training provided is excellent and really helps you feel confident in your work.”
“You feel valued and supported whilst making a real difference to people’s lives.”
Interested? Let’s Talk!
For more information, call us on 01458 333147 or email [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: £13.05-£13.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
