Short breaks support worker

Thera Trust; Norwich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care seeks a Short Breaks Support Worker for their Alpington location. You'll enjoy a flexible work schedule while helping individuals with learning disabilities in a supportive team environment. Comprehensive training will be provided, and numerous benefits support both your professional growth and personal well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Free nationally accredited training

Contributory pension scheme

Employee support line

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to retail discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; training provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, high level of motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care and various activities.
• Empower individuals with learning disabilities in their daily lives.
• Work part of a supportive team on a 2:1 or 1:1 basis.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Job description

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Job Title: Short Breaks Support Worker

Location: Alpington (South Norwich)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, Part Time

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Additional Information: Driver essential, Shifts including nights are essential

Reference: Are you friendly, understanding, adaptable, and looking for a new challenge? 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's lives?

We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us, and the training we offer. Thera East Anglia is looking for Support Workers to work at our short breaks and community support base, called Oaklands in Alpington (South Norwich). The state-of-the-art building will provide enjoyable and fun breaks for adults with a learning disability within the region as well as providing day support.

Oaklands includes two bedrooms for overnight stays, a sensory room with interactive floor, bathroom with LED light-changing spa bath, a wet room, and a spacious garden with a swing, summer house, and sunken trampoline. Our Support Workers play a vital role in helping the people we support and their families to enjoy short breaks and maintain their support networks. The right candidate should be a good problem solver and have a dynamic personality. They will work as part of a friendly and supportive team on a 2:1 basis as well as using their own initiative working 1:1 with people.

You will support people with a variety of tasks to ensure they enjoy their stay. Activities are varied and personalized to the individuals supported and include trips out as well as activities within the house. A day could include everything from taking a trip to the coast, shopping, or swimming. Your role will also include supporting people with personal care.

Thera East Anglia is unique: we are led by people with a learning disability.

Our vision: 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; free, Skills for Care endorsed full 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 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?

• Annualized 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 opportunities to earn a qualification and progress your career
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Refer a friend and earn up to £
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Well-being initiatives
• Access to thousands of retail discounts, including discounted Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Council that represents staff views about work matters
• Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)