Female Support Worker - Various Hours

Thera South West; Paignton; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend £300

Contributory pension

Free DBS check

Training and career development

Flexible hours

Annual leave pro rata

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Thera Trust is recruiting a Support Worker in Paignton. You will work with adults with learning disabilities, providing personal care, help with daily activities, and promoting independence. Training is provided; no prior experience required, and flexible hours are available including full-time, part-time and relief shifts.

The role offers regular hours with a focus on person-centred support, a commitment to safety, and opportunities for professional development and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; full training provided.
• Compassionate, Caring and Confident
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with high motivation
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident, articulate, professional
• Keen to learn in a fast-paced environment and have fun with our values

Responsibilities

• Personal care for individuals
• Support with medication administration
• Moving and handling
• Help develop and promote new and existing skills
• Assist with leisure, individual interests and travel

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Confident

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Motivation

Written and verbal communication

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.

Location: Paignton Torbay

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief

Salary: £13.30 per hour

Additional Information: Driving Licence is essential

As a valued Support Worker with Thera Trust you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disabilityand for some, a physical disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals to achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different.

Supporting peoplein their daily lives is varied and, in this role,will include personal care, support with medication, moving and handling, helping to develop and promote new and existing skills, helping and supporting with leisure, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding role but also at times challenging and demanding.

• Thera 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.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided
• Compassionate, Caring and Confident
• 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!

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 DBS check
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
• Well-being initiatives including 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

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Trust.

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 [e-mail]

Thera is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief. *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 the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent.

All posts are subject to DBS checks.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we interview and offer the right candidate.