You First Support Services are looking for a compassionate and motivated Community Support Worker to join our team in the Yeovil and surrounding areas.

In this rewarding role, you will support individuals in their own homes and local communities to live independent, fulfilling lives. Your support will be tailored to each person’s needs and may include:

• Assisting with food shopping and meal preparation
• Supporting healthy lifestyles, such as attending the gym or going for walks
• Encouraging attendance at social activities and events
• Providing practical and emotional support with day-to-day living

Support is provided throughout the week, including weekends with a variety of shift times available; full or part-time hours. The shifts are at least 2 hours long at each person we support. Availability across week days and every other weekend is required, with the supports allocated in line with the person’s needs.

About You First

You First is a forward-thinking Social Enterprise (CIC) that supports neurodivergent people, people with learning disabilities, and people with mental health challenges.

We specialise in creating bespoke Micro-Teams – small, dedicated groups of Support Workers chosen by the person supported – who work together to help individuals achieve their goals, hopes, dreams, and aspirations.

When you join You First, you’re not just taking a job – you’re becoming part of a community built on respect, compassion, and purpose.

Why Work With Us?

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why You First will:

✅ Offer permanent, full-time, part-time, and casual contracts to fit your lifestyle
✅ Provide a comprehensive induction with person-specific training and shadow shifts
✅ Give you access to team communication tools (including Slack for real-time support & feedback)
✅ Provide digital care planning tools to ensure you have all the information you need at your fingertips
✅ Give you access to all organisational policies and procedures via an app
✅ Be there when you need us – with a 24-hour on-call support line
✅ Support your future with an occupational pension
✅ Prioritise your wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Programme (free & confidential 24/7 counselling for you and your family)
✅ Cover the cost of your DBS check
✅ Provide ongoing training, bi-monthly supervision, and support to complete your Care Certificate (in paid time) if you’re new to care
✅ Offer opportunities to study for a nationally recognised Diploma
✅ Provide your roster 4 weeks in advance via our easy-to-use app

You First Support Services is a Disability Confident Employer.
If you require any adjustments or adaptations during the interview & recruitment processes, please contact our team at Hello@youfirstsupportservices.org.uk.

What We’re Looking For

• A car driver (essential)
• Someone able to work every other weekend
• Experience as a Support Worker (minimum 1 year preferred)
• Someone who is kind, reliable, and person-centred – the right attitude is just as important as experience

The Details

• Job type: Community Support Worker
• Pay: £12.72-£13.03
• Shifts: Various shifts available
• Location: Yeovil and surrounding areas.
• Setting: Homecare

Benefits include: casual dress, company pension, employee discounts, free/subsidised travel, wellbeing programme, and referral scheme.

Interested? Let’s Talk.

For more information, call us on 01458 333147 or email Hello@youfirstsupportservices.org.uk – we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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