Live in Support Worker

St Jude's Care Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Jude's Care Ltd is seeking dynamic and compassionate Live in Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities in Yeovil. This full-time position involves delivering person-centred support, ensuring tenants' well-being and independence. The ideal candidate should bring energy and enthusiasm, with the opportunity for training and professional development.

Benefits

Full induction training

Ongoing training in house and online

Continuous Professional Development Programme

Refer a friend Bonus £250

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities including Autism.
• Must have a good standard of English and ability to communicate effectively.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support tenants with personal care tasks and prepare them for their day.
• Encourage engagement in community activities and hobbies.
• Provide emotional support while respecting tenants' autonomy.

Skills

Compassion

Energy

Communication

Job description

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We are looking for Live in Support Workers in our Supporting Living houses in Yeovil.

St Jude’s Care have a life changing opportunity waiting for dynamic, energetic, passionate, and caring individuals who may, or may not have thought about working with people who have learning disabilities before.

Full time position

Our tenants love to have fun, to be active, and pursue their interests as independently as possible. They need someone who will be sensitive to the unique challenges they face within a variety of settings, whether that is in their home, or out in the community.

Do you have the energy, drive, and compassion over experience, to support our tenants to obtain the lives, and the happiness they truly deserve?

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to deliver person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities in their own home.

A day in the life of a Support Worker with St Jude’s Care

A day in the life of a support worker is as dynamic as it is rewarding. The morning spent supporting tenants as they prepare to start their day—helping with personal care tasks, prompting medication, or offering words of encouragement as they aim to manage these independently.

Ensuring tenants arrive at their day placements promptly and collected on time. Actively listening whilst they offload their experiences and process their day with you.

You may need to accompany a tenant to a medical appointment, providing not just physical assistance but a calming, reassuring presence. Perhaps a supporting to do some personal shopping, helping them pick out their favourite snacks, guiding them to make budget-conscious choices.

The afternoon could consist of supporting a tenant in tackling laundry, tidying their space, or heading out for a walk and a drink. Whether it’s fresh air or chatting over a cup of tea, these moments foster a sense of belonging, connection, and trust.

Community access is a key part of the role, you might spend time encouraging tenants to engage with hobbies and interests—whether that’s joining a community group, exploring a love for music, or even just going for a swim. Perhaps they’ll need your support to reconnect with an old friend or maintain family relationships, offering them the confidence and motivation to nurture these bonds.

Evening, you may need to support with preparing dinner or tidying up, always encouraging independence while providing just enough support to ensure they feel empowered and capable. By the time your shift ends, perhaps you’ll reflect on the small but meaningful victories of the day.

It’s a role that balances practical assistance with emotional support, all while championing tenants’ autonomy and individuality.

The ideal Candidate: -

Previous Experience Working With Adults With Learning Disabilities

Experience of working with Learning disabilities, including Autism

Must have the right to work in the UK. ( we do not offer Sponsorships)

Must have a good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.

Must have an enhanced DBS or willingness to undertake one

Driver preferred

Benefits Include

Competitive pay rate- £1000 per week

Full induction training

Refer a friend Bonus £250 * subject to T&C

Ongoing training in house and via an online training portal

Continuous Professional Development Programme With Access To National Qualifications

Call Sarah our Recruitment Manager on 01305 779888, if you would like to more details or email us on [e-mail]

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