Support Worker

Thera East Midlands; Ashbourne CP; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ashbourne seeks a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities in their daily lives. This role offers guaranteed monthly pay, flexible working hours, and comprehensive training, enabling employees to thrive while making a difference. With a 24/7 shift pattern and numerous benefits, it's a great opportunity for compassionate individuals looking to impact lives positively.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Employee support line

Flexible working hours

Free nationally accredited training

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; training will be provided.
• Desire to embrace values and vision.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability in daily living.
• Help individuals achieve their goals.
• Provide personal and emotional support.
• Support with leisure, employment, and travel.
• Use a person-centered approach.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Resilient

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Derbyshire

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, Part Time

Salary: £12.80 per hour

Additional Information: Full UK driving licence essential

This is a lone working role and you will need to be available for 24/7 shift patterns

Reference: 083353

Note: 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. Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believes they are an effective way to support everyone’s safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme if you are working in Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability in daily living and personal development
• Help create innovative ways to support individuals to achieve their goals, aims and ambitions
• Provide personal and emotional support; assist with planning and managing own home
• Support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel; work may be in clients’ homes or in the community
• Adapt support to each person’s needs, using a person-centred approach

Who we are 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; 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

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, with opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Well-being initiatives
• Access to thousands of retail discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Council representing staff views on work matters

Additional information

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group. For further information or to learn more about being a support worker in Thera, contact our talent team at 01476 513934 or [e-mail]. 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.

Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and would encourage participation in vaccination programmes if working in Social Care.