Support Worker

Thera South West; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Thera South West has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Bovey Tracey. You will join us on a permanent basis, with full time, part time and relief hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of GBP13 per hour.

Additional Information:

• Full UK driving Licence is preferred but not essential

About the Support Worker role:

Your role will be to support 4 people with a learning disability to achieve their objectives and deliver complex health support within the community in a 24hr supported living setting.

As a support worker, you will be part of an inclusive team empowered to create innovative ways to support people to achieve their own personal goals, living the life they choose.

Supporting people to access the community for a variety of activities, day to day living and wellbeing.

The right applicant will enjoy swimming, spending time in the garden & sourcing new and exciting activities. You will also play an important role with the families, supporting people to maintain good relationships.

If you are caring, committed and compassionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Full training will be provided; induction and shadowing is paid time.

Driving licence essential.

This role is working weekends and awake nights on a rota system.

About us:

• Thera South West is unique: we are led by people with a learning disability.
• Our vision: is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
• Using a person-centred approach: you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications required; free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident, articulate, and professional.
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

What are the Benefits?

• Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities.
• Flexible working hours for work-life balance.
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks).
• 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata).
• Employee support line to support you and your family.
• Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Free Enhanced DBS check.
• Refer a friend and earn up to GBP300.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Well-being initiatives.
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan.
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work.
• Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers).

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.

If you have previously transferred over on TUPE terms and conditions, please contact your manager or HR to see how this may affect your terms and conditions.