Live In Carer
Key Health
🌿 Live-In Support Worker – Learning Disabilities
Location: Multiple locations in Yeovil
Job Type: Live-In Support | Regular Bookings | Minimum 2-Week Assignments
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced female Live-In Support Worker to assist an adult with learning disabilities in their own home in Salisbury. This role offers regular ongoing work with bookings ranging from 1 to 3 weeks, providing consistency, stability, and the chance to build a meaningful therapeutic relationship.
🕒 Shift Details
Hours: 7:00am – 10:00pm (Live-in)
Working Pattern: 6 days per week
Breaks: 2-hour break per day + 1x 8-hour extended break per week
🧑⚕️ Client Overview
Level of Support: Moderate
Primary Needs / Conditions:
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Adult with learning disabilities and communication needs
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Requires support with daily routines and structured activities
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May need prompts or assistance with personal care
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Requires emotional reassurance and support with decision-making
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Responds best to calm, patient, and consistent communication
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Enjoys routine, clear boundaries, and predictable days
🪄 Key Responsibilities
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Supporting daily living skills and personal care
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Helping with communication and engagement
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Encouraging independence in household tasks
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Planning and supporting social or community activities
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Monitoring wellbeing and responding to emotional or behavioural needs
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Preparing simple, nutritious meals
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Maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive home environment
🧰 Skills & Requirements
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Experience working with adults with learning disabilities
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Understanding of communication needs, sensory needs, or behaviours of concern
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Confident with care plans, routines, and maintaining clear boundaries
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Kind, patient, and consistent with excellent communication skills
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Must be female (due to client’s preference)
💷 What We Offer
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Regular, ongoing live-in bookings in the Salisbury area
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Support from a friendly and professional care team
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Weekly pay and 24/7 on-call support
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Opportunities for continuous, repeat bookings based on performance
If you are an experienced support worker who is passionate about empowering people with learning disabilities — we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply today and join a team that values both support workers and the people we support.
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