Support Worker

Thera Trust; Brundall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours

Flexible working hours

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend bonus (£300)

Enhanced DBS check

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee support line

Training and career progression

Pension scheme

Job summary

Thera Trust seeks a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in daily life, in homes and communities. You will help individuals achieve personal goals through a person-centred approach and inclusive teamwork.

We provide full training, ongoing development, and a supportive environment. The role offers stable salary with annualised hours, and opportunities for progression within a values-driven charity.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or qualifications required; full training provided.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, confident, articulate and professional.
• Keen to learn in a fast-paced environment and solve problems creatively.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily life.
• Help develop new skills and provide personal and emotional support.
• Assist with planning and managing home, leisure, employment, and travel.
• Support may take place in clients' homes or in the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Motivation

Problem solving

Self-starter

Job description

• The ability to understand individual communication preferences and adapt communication styles accordingly is essential.
• Willing and able to work as part of a 24/7 rota, including: Early shifts, Late shifts, Weekends, Bank holidays & Sleep-in shifts.
• Kind, caring, good team player with a great sense of humour.
• Must be confident with IT and have access to a suitable device for completing digital timesheets and e-learning.

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 disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own 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, support 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 Trust is uniquewe are led by people with a learning disability.
• Ourvisionis 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, 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
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• 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 people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Trust.

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.

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 these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.