Female Support Worker

Thera Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Ipswich is looking for Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities. You will help individuals achieve personal goals and provide essential daily support. No previous experience is required as training will be provided. The role offers a monthly salary, diverse responsibilities, and numerous employee benefits such as flexible hours, annual leave, and additional financial incentives.

Benefits

Annualised Hours and guaranteed monthly salary

Flexible working hours

Immediate interview

28 days Annual Leave

Free training and progression opportunities

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee support line

Refer a friend bonus

Well-being initiatives

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required, full training provided.
• High level of motivation and self-starting attributes necessary.
• Compassionate and caring attitude towards others.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Help individuals develop new skills and personal goals.
• Create innovative support methods tailored to individual's needs.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Self-starter

Job description

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's 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.

No previous experience or qualifications required, as free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided. You should be compassionate, caring, confident and resilient, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should be a self-starter, with a high level of motivation, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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 people's 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 to [e-mail]

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.

Please note that female-only applicants qualify under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act.