Female Support Worker

Thera South West; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving organization is looking for Support Workers in Stalbridge, Dorset. The role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities, helping them achieve their personal goals, and providing emotional support. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. Benefits include guaranteed salary, flexible hours, and extensive employee support.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Free Enhanced DBS check

Employee support line

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; full training will be provided.
• Desire to embrace company values and a fun working environment.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability in their daily lives.
• Help create ways to achieve personal goals and ambitions.
• Provide emotional support and assistance in personal interests.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Stalbridge Dorset
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential
Reference: 081673

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability as part of an inclusive Thera South West team.
• Help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their personal goals, aims and ambitions.
• Provide personal and emotional support, help plan and manage individuals’ own homes, and assist with leisure, employment, personal interests and travel.
• Support may take place in clients’ own homes or in the community.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; free, Skills for Care endorsed 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; confident, articulate and professional.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun.

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, with 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.
• Access to Early Pay (terms and conditions apply, excludes relief workers).

How to apply

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 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 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 those that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an enhanced check should you be offered the position.