Female Support Worker

Corehr; Witham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Contributory Pension Scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Training and qualification support

Discounts and health plan

Employee Council

Job summary

Thera Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live fuller, more independent lives. You will provide personal and emotional support, help plan daily routines and assist with travel, leisure and employment goals alongside a caring team.

This role offers a regular monthly salary, inclusive training, DBS checks, and opportunities to gain qualifications while empowering service users through a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Experience with mental health diagnosis.
• Previous experience in care or support work is a plus.
• Interactive and excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Willing to learn.
• Patient, kind, and respectful approach with a strong commitment to promoting dignity.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities to achieve personal goals.
• Assist with daily living, planning homes, leisure, employment and travel.
• Provide personal and emotional support.
• Support people in their own home or community.
• Create innovative ways to support individuals.
• Maintain dignity and a person-centred approach.

Skills

Experience with mental health

Care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Empathy

Motivation

Person-centred approach

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 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 Trust, 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 maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

Thera Trust 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.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience with mental health diagnosis
• Previous experience in care or support work is a plus. We are looking for the right attitude and a genuine passion for helping others.
• Interactive and excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Willing to learn
• Patient, kind, and respectful approach with a strong commitment to promoting dignity.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
• 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
• 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

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