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Thera East Anglia; Brundall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Contributory pension

Cycle to Work

Refer a friend £300

Employee discounts

Early Pay access

Job summary

Thera Trust is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join a team supporting adults with learning disabilities. You will provide personal and emotional support, help plan daily living activities, and promote independence in home and community settings.

This role involves a varied rota including early/late shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins, with an emphasis on person-centred care and respectful communication.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring, and able to connect with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills to understand each person’s communication preferences.
• Reliable and self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a fast-paced support environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and emotional support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Help them plan and manage their own home and daily activities.
• Support leisure activities, employment, and personal interests.
• Assist with travel and community activities and promote independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Empathy

Self-starter

Resilient

Job description

Be willing and able to work as part of a 24/7 rota, including: Early shifts, Late shifts, Weekends, Bank holidays & Sleep-in shifts.

Must be confident with IT and have access to a suitable device for completing digital timesheets and e-learning

Are you looking for a new/change of career in Social Care — one with a regular monthly salary and genuine job security?

Perhaps you’ve worked in the sector before and are ready for a new challenge. Or maybe you’ve always wanted a role where you can make a real, positive difference in peoples lives.

We are proud of the work we do, the people we work with, and the training we provide to help our team thrive. We are looking for kind, caring team players with a great snese of humour. You will need strong communications skills, including the ability to understand each persons individual communication preferences and adapt your style accordingly.

As a valued Support Worker in the Thera Trust region, 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.

We’re looking for compassionate, empathetic individuals with a solution-focused approach to support and empower adults with learning disabilities.

Every person you support is different, so the support you provide will vary from person to person.

Day-to-day, this could include helping someone develop new skills, offering personal and emotional support, or supporting them to plan and manage their own home. You might also help with leisure activities, employment, personal interests, or travel.

It’s a role that can be fun and rewarding, and at times challenging and demanding — often in equal measure. You could be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

Thera Trust 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?

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

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

Refer a friend and earn up to £300

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

Access to Early Pay (T&C’s apply, excludes relief workers)

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 to [e-mail]

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

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.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this role, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks should you be offered the position.

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service