Support Worker – Supported Living (Yeovil) Weekends Only

Location: Yeovil (working across 3 supported living homes)

Hours: 26 hours per weekend (13 hours on Saturday and 13 hours on Sunday)

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Shifts: Long days: 0730-2030

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
• 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-centered in their approach, comfortable working a mix of long days and split shifts, able to work flexibly across multiple services, and committed to promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life.

What We Offer

• 26 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 directly to recruitment@stjudescare.co.uk. Apply now to join our supported living team in Yeovil.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £14.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount