Female Support Worker

Thera Trust; Ely; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours

Flexible working hours

Immediate interview & quick start date

28 days annual leave including bankhol

Free Enhanced DBS check

Refer a friend £300

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts & health plan discounts

Employee Council

Job summary

Thera East Anglia in Ely is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our team covering Ely, Earith and Littleport. This permanent role offers full-time and part-time hours with a competitive hourly rate of £13.30. The position supports adults with a learning disability and may involve travel in the local community.

We provide training, a supportive environment and opportunities for progression. The role is on-site in Ely with flexible working patterns and an emphasis on person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• No previous experience or qualifications required; free training will be provided.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with a high level of motivation.
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability in daily life and help them achieve personal goals.
• Provide personal and emotional support to individuals.
• Assist with planning and managing home, leisure, employment and travel.
• Support may be in the person’s own home or in the community.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Problem solving

Professionalism

Job description

Thera East Angliahas an exciting opportunity available for aFemale Support Worker to join our team in Ely to cover Ely, Earith and Littleport area.You will join us on apermanentbasis, with full time and part time hours available.In return, you will receive a competitive salary of£13.30per hour.

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.

Who are we?

• Thera East Anglia is uniquewe are led by people with a learning disability
• Ourvisionis 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

About the role:

As a valued Female Support Worker with Thera East Anglia, 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 be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

What are the Benefits available to our Female Support Worker?

• 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
• 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

What do you need to become our Female Support Worker?

• Full UK driving licence isessential
• No previous experience or qualifications required, Free,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!

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

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.