Job details
- Salary £13.00 per hour
- Role Carer / Support Worker
- Hours Full Time
- Location Yeovil, Somerset
Job summary
Support Worker – Supported Living (Yeovil)
Location: Yeovil (working across 3 supported living homes)
Hours: 35 hours per week (3 days a week, 1 split shift, and 2 long days with option for overtime) Every other weekend will be required to work
Salary: £13 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Shifts:
- Long days: 07:30 – 20:30
- Split shifts: 07:30 – 10:30 & 14:30 – 20:30
About the Role
We are recruiting a Support Worker to join our supported living services in the Yeovil area. This is a varied and rewarding role working across three small supported living homes, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes.
Most of the people we support attend day placements, meaning your role will focus on morning and evening routines, community access, and daily living support.
This role requires a driver, as you will be responsible for transporting individuals to and from their day centres and community activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting people with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, medication support, and household tasks
- Driving individuals to and from day centres, appointments, and community activities
- Promoting independence, choice, and inclusion in everyday life
- Supporting individuals to engage in meaningful routines at home and in the community
- Working collaboratively across three supported living homes to ensure consistent, high?quality support
- Maintaining accurate records and working in line with care plans and risk assessments
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism
- A confident driver with a full UK driving licence
- Compassionate, reliable, and person?centred in their approach
- Comfortable working a mix of long days and split shifts
- Able to work flexibly across multiple services
- Committed to promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life
What We Offer
- 35?hour contract with a consistent rota pattern
- A supportive, values?led team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- The chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives every day
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives and have the experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our supported living team in Yeovil.