Salary: £25,100.01-£26,276.87 Hours: Average 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (two week rolling rota) Location: Exeter Closing Date: 23/06/2026
Start Date: September 2026
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a fun, passionate and caring team, supporting and empowering young people aged 16-25 within our Life and Living Skills Programme and Residential College service.
During the week, you will be part of our Life and Living Skills Programme, where each young person follows a personalised programme designed to turn goals into real progress. This includes practical learning, new experiences, social opportunities, and meaningful activities that promote independence and confidence.
At weekends, you will support within our Residential College, working with young adults who attend the programme during the week.
All of our young people have a visual impairment alongside a range of complex needs (physical and/or emotional), meaning every day is varied and rewarding. Some individuals prefer structured routines, while others enjoy making their own plans, often a mixture of both, so you’ll need to be flexible, responsive, and able to use your initiative.
We follow an Active Support approach, doing things with people, not for them. Using a person‑centred approach, you will support young people with all aspects of daily life, including developing independence skills, accessing the community, planning activities, and providing personal care in a respectful and dignified way.
Please note, this role includes a mix of team‑based and lone working shifts. You will need to feel confident working independently, using your initiative to ensure safe, high‑quality support at all times.
You will also support young people to explore future opportunities and transitions, which may include visiting services and helping them make informed choices about their next steps.
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.
Working pattern
2 week rolling rota – averaging 37 hrs per week, 38 weeks per year.
How we say “thank you”
- £500 welcome bonus (Ts & Cs apply – see application pack for full details)
- Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Occupational sick pay scheme from day 1
- Paid medical appointments
- Enhanced Paternity Leave
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Long Service Awards
- Comprehensive training and development
- 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 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.
Unfortunately this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship
This role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship.
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