Senior Live-in Support Worker LD

St Jude's Care Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a compassionate Senior Live-In Support Worker to provide hands-on support and lead care initiatives for individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves emotional support, care planning, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates are natural leaders with experience in person-centred care and supporting neurodiverse adults. Competitive pay of £1,200/week along with training opportunities and bonuses.

Benefits

£1,200 per week

Paid induction training

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Diploma qualifications in Leadership & Management

Ongoing training

Company pension

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Confident working independently in a live-in role.
• Strong English communication skills.
• A driver with eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Offer emotional and practical support to tenants.
• Take ownership of care plans and risk assessments.
• Conduct audits and quality monitoring.

Skills

Problem-solving

Emotional support skills

Leadership

Experience with neurodiverse adults

Job description

Overview

Senior Live-In Support Worker – Learning Disabilities – Yeovil, Somerset

Full-time | Contract available if wanted | £1,200/week

Are you a compassionate and experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for someone exceptional to join our values-led team as an Senior Live-In Support Worker—a role that blends hands-on support with senior-level responsibility. You won’t just be supporting tenants in their day-to-day lives; you’ll be the primary point of contact in the home, working closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to lead, influence, and truly make a difference.

What You’ll Do

• Be a key figure in the home, offering emotional and practical support to tenants while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.
• Take ownership of care plans, risk assessments, and goal setting, ensuring they’re up-to-date and person-centred.
• Conduct audits, spot checks, and quality monitoring to maintain excellence in care delivery.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Champion independence and dignity for adults with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other neurodiverse conditions.

Who You Are

• Confident working independently in a live-in role.
• Skilled in problem-solving and de-escalation.
• Experienced in supporting neurodiverse adults.
• A natural leader with a passion for person-centred care.
• Eligible to work in the UK, with strong English communication skills.
• A driver.

Why You’ll Love It

• £1,200 per week + paid induction training.
• £250 Refer-a-Friend Bonus (T&Cs apply).
• Access to Level 4–5 Diploma Qualifications in Leadership & Management after probation.
• Ongoing training via our online portal.
• Company pension, employee discounts, and on-site parking.
• A chance to shape the future of supported living.

Call Sarah, our Recruitment Manager, on 01305 779888 Or email us at [e-mail]