Salary: FTE £27,540.29 - £28,836.04 (Actual salary £23,570.52-£24,679.49)
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)
Location: Exeter
Closing Date: 29/11/2026
About you
We are looking for kind, friendly and compassionate individuals with a minimum of two years’ care experience, who are motivated to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
You will be confident providing one-to-one support, including delivering a high level of intimate personal care to young people of all genders, always maintaining dignity and respect.
The role also involves providing emotional and social support, including responding to behaviours of concern. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
You will be someone who:
- Is comfortable working both as part of a team and independently
•Can use initiative and remain calm in a range of situations
•Has strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills
•Is committed to promoting independence and person-centred support
•Has the ability to build trusting relationships and support individuals to achieve their goals.
We are committed to supporting you every step of the way with a comprehensive induction programme and mandatory training to ensure you fully understand your role and the difference you’ll make. We also offer numerous opportunities for personal development to help you build on your existing skills and grow within your career.
Working pattern
The working pattern is 37 hours per week, working on a two week rolling rota: including early shifts (07.00-16.30) and alternate weekend working (08.00-22.30)
To view the full working pattern please click on the link below to view the application pack.
How we say “thank you”
– Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays
– Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
– Paid medical appointments
– Comprehensive training and development
– Enhanced maternity pay
– Enhanced paternity leave
– Onsite café
– Access to discounted shopping
– On-site free parking
– 24-hour employee assistance programme
– “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
– Free flu vaccinations
– Cycle to Work Scheme
– Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff
About our application process
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification in the application pack and include information that shows your suitability for the role.
Please Note: Where you do not provide a supporting statement and a full and up to date CV, your application will not be considered.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by the recruiting manager for a brief initial conversation to check suitability for the role.
Equality, diversity and safeguarding
We are a disability friendly employer and actively encourage candidates with a disability to apply. If you need support with completing your application form, please contact our HR team
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an
Life and Living Skills Support Worker
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, references and evidence the right to work in the UK.
Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.
It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.
Please note this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship