Female Support Worker

Thera East; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Colchester is seeking Female Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities. This role involves providing personal and emotional support, as well as helping individuals achieve their personal goals. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The position offers flexible working hours and a guaranteed monthly salary, along with various benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

28 days Annual Leave

Free nationally accredited training

Employee support line

Contributory Pension Scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required, training will be provided.
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Create innovative ways to help individuals achieve their goals.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication skills

Confident

Resilient

Self-starter

Problem solving

Job description

Female Support Worker

Location: Colchester Community Support, Colchester, Essex

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, Part time & Relief

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Reference: 084613

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.

As a valued Support Worker with Thera East, 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 everyone 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, support with 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 their community.

Thera East 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 £300
• 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

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group. For further information or to learn more about being a support worker in Thera, contact our friendly talent team on 01476 513934 or send an email [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 these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position. * Female only qualifies under Paragraph1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act