Female Support Worker

Thera East; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 12,420 - 15,180; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

DBS check

Employee support line

Training and progression

Refer a friend

Cycle to work

Well-being initiatives

Discounts

Flexible hours

Quick start

Job summary

Thera East in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Female Support Worker to assist adults with a learning disability in home and community settings.

The role is permanent, part‑time with relief hours; pay is £13.30 per hour. Training is provided with progression opportunities, and benefits include annual leave, pension, DBS check, and employee support.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in day‑to‑day living tasks and personal care as required.
• Encourage and support the development of personal goals and ambitions.
• Plan and manage client home arrangements and routine schedules.
• Provide personal and emotional support, fostering confidence and independence.
• Engage clients in leisure activities, employment preparation and educational opportunities.
• Adapt support strategies to meet each individual's unique needs.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Confident

Resilient

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Motivation

Problem solving

Quick learner

Job description

About the Female Support Worker Role

Thera East is offering a position for a Female Support Worker based in Southend on Sea, Essex. The role is permanent with part‑time and relief hours available and offers a competitive salary of £13.30 per hour. The successful candidate will support adults with a learning disability, helping them to develop new skills, manage daily life activities, plan and enjoy leisure, employment opportunities and travel. The role may be performed in the client’s home or out in the community.

Key Responsibilities

As a valued member of an inclusive team, you will:

• Assist clients in day‑to‑day living tasks and personal care as required.
• Encourage and support the development of personal goals and ambitions.
• Plan and manage client home arrangements and routine schedules.
• Provide personal and emotional support, fostering confidence and independence.
• Engage clients in leisure activities, employment preparation and educational opportunities.
• Adapt support strategies to meet each individual's unique needs.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment and creatively solve problems.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and bring enthusiasm to the role.

Benefits

• Annualised hours with guaranteed monthly salary for full and part‑time roles, plus overtime.
• 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, with 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 a discounted Health Cash Plan.
• An employee council that represents staff views on matters relating to work.

Additional Information

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare any convictions or cautions you have received. An enhanced check will be required should you be offered the position. Female/Male only – qualifications under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act.

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