Senior Support Worker for Tommy

Beyond Limits; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate support organization in Taunton is seeking a Senior Support Worker to assist Tommy and his team. The ideal candidate should have experience working with individuals with a history of substance misuse and knowledge of autism, complemented by a resilient and flexible approach. This position offers competitive salaries, an award-winning pension, and opportunities for career development, making a significant impact on lives.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Award Winning Pension Scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Excellent annual leave allowance

Critical Illness cover

Life Insurance

Ongoing high-quality training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with substance misuse issues.
• Ability to develop positive relationships.
• Willingness to undertake training and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team leader and team as necessary.
• Provide support to Tommy to enhance his quality of life.
• Build trust and establish a positive connection with Tommy.

Skills

Experience of working with people who have a history of substance misuse

Knowledge of Autism

Leadership experience

Resilience

Non-judgemental approach

Flexibility and reliability

Job description

Role Overview

A shout to all Support Workers willing to give a step forward and be the wing man for Tommy’s team, he will love to bring you onboard for the adventure of living his life.

Essential for this job: Experience of working with people who have a history of substance misuse, and some knowledge of Autism would be beneficial.

Tommy has a team of people working with him currently, but he needs a Senior Support Worker to assist the team leader and the team when necessary. Someone who can be a leader when called upon.

You might already have leadership experience or be looking to develop your skills. Wherever you are in your career, we need someone who will show resilience.

We offer full training, reflective support and supervision to help you become the best version of yourself so that you can support Tommy to be the best version of himself.

Your role requires flexibility. You will receive team‑specific training and must develop a positive relationship with Tommy. You will build trust and excel once settled.

Ideally you will:

• Be looking for that next step in your career
• Be someone who will stick around
• Take a non‑judgemental approach to your work
• Understand that Tommy’s life experiences have impacted him
• Have a good sense of humour
• Be flexible and reliable
• Want to make a real difference to Tommy’s life
• Value the principles of inclusion

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Award Winning Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Excellent annual leave allowance, including top up pay
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Insurance
• Mandatory induction
• Ongoing high quality training
• Career development opportunities
• Real chance to make a difference to someone's life

Sponsorship is currently not available.

We are committed to recruiting candidates who share our commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, including references and DBS clearance. A DBS check will be requested in the event of the individual being offered a position with Beyond Limits. The cost will be to the employee but will be returned after successful completion of the probation period (6 months).