Support Worker

Thera Trust; Brixham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised salary & guaranteed monthly

Flexible working hours

Immediate interview & quick start

28 days annual leave

Employee support line

Training & career progression

Pension scheme

DBS check

Refer a friend bonus

Cycle to work

Retail discounts

Employee Council

Job summary

Thera Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our inclusive team in the UK. You will support adults with learning disabilities and some with physical disabilities, helping them achieve personal goals while providing compassionate, person-centered care.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided; we value empathy, reliability, and strong communication. The role offers guaranteed monthly salary under Annualised Hours and a clear path for progression.

Qualifications

• No formal 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 and professional.
• Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Assist with medications, moving and handling as required.
• Support individuals to develop and pursue personal goals and leisure interests.
• Assist with travel and community participation when appropriate.

Job description

Additional Information: Driver is essential

Reference:094633

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.

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.

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.