Support Worker

Thera East Midlands; Boston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the UK is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their team. You will provide essential support to adults with learning disabilities, helping them to achieve personal goals and manage daily activities. No prior experience is needed as full training will be provided. The role offers flexibility in working hours, and empowers individuals in their own homes and within the community. Join us to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Free Enhanced DBS check

Ongoing overtime opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Employee support line

Qualifications

• No prior experience or qualifications required.
• Must hold a current Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability in their daily activities.
• Help develop new skills and provide emotional support.
• Assist individuals in planning and managing their own home.
• Provide support both in the person's own home and in the community.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Resilience

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Job description

Support Worker – Thera East Midlands

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!

About the Role

As a valued Support Worker with Thera East Midlands, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with each person you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, supporting leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You may be supporting people in their own home or out and about in the community.

Thera East Midlands is 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability in their daily activities.
• Help develop new skills, including personal and emotional support.
• Assist individuals in planning and managing their own home.
• Provide support with leisure, employment, personal interests and travel.
• Offer support both in the person’s own home and in the community.

Key Requirements

• No prior experience or qualifications required.
• Must hold a current Full UK Driving Licence.
• Full training will be provided – a Skills for Care Endorsed course.

Benefits

• Annualised hours with guaranteed monthly salary for full and part‑time roles.
• Ongoing 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 for you and your family.
• Free nationally accredited training and opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free Enhanced DBS check.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Well‑being initiatives.
• Access to thousands of retail discounts, including discounted Health Cash Plan.
• Employee Council representing staff views.

• Female only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act.

For further information or to learn more about being a support worker with Thera, contact our friendly talent team on 01476 513934 or send an email to [e-mail].
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. Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believes they are an effective way to support everyone’s safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.