Male Support Worker at Thera North

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Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours

Flexible working hours

28 days Annual Leave

Free training

Contributory pension scheme

Employee support line

Job summary

Thera North is seeking a part-time Male Support Worker in Accrington, offering a salary of £13.00 per hour. The ideal candidate will support adults with learning disabilities, helping them to achieve their personal goals and manage daily activities.

No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. This rewarding role offers benefits like flexible hours, annual leave, and an opportunity for career progression with full training and support.

Qualifications

• No experience or qualifications required – full training provided.
• Full UK driving license required.
• 1 year experience working as a support worker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Provide personal and emotional support to individuals.
• Assist in managing and planning home and community activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and caring

Self-starter with high motivation

Job description

Job Title: Male Support Worker
Agency: Thera North
Location: Accrington, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: £13.00/hour

Thera North is offering a part‑time Male Support Worker position in Accrington, Lancashire. The role pays £13.00 per hour.

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care with a regular monthly salary and job security? Perhaps you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge, or 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.

The Male Support Worker role:

Thera North is looking for enthusiastic support workers to join our inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals in achieving their 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, supporting 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 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.
• Comfortable with lone working and supporting individuals with mental health needs.
• 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!
• 1 year experience working as a support worker.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Shifts may vary and sleep‑ins are essential.

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.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Well‑being initiatives.
• Access to thousands of retail discounts, including a discounted Health Cash Plan.
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work.
• Access to early pay (T&C’s apply, excludes relief workers).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online for this job.

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group as a Support Worker.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunity 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.