Support Worker

THERA EAST ANGLIA; Brundall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised Hours

Flexible working hours

Immediate interview

28 days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Free DBS check

Refer a friend £300

Cycle to Work

Well-being initiatives

Discounts

Employee Council

Early Pay

Job summary

Thera East Anglia is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in Brundall and surrounding areas. This permanent role offers full-time, part-time, and relief hours with a competitive hourly rate of £13.30.

You will join an inclusive team, providing personal and emotional support, helping individuals achieve personal goals, and working in both home and community settings. Training is provided to ensure confidence and success in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• No previous experience or qualifications required; free training will be provided.
• Compassionate, caring and resilient with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability in daily living activities and personal goals.
• Help plan and manage home life, including leisure, employment and travel.
• Provide emotional support and encourage participation in community activities.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Job description

Thera East Anglia has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team to cover Brundall and Poringland area. You will join us on a permanent basis, with full time, part time and relier hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.30 per hour.

Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.

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.

Who are we?

Thera East Anglia 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

About The Role

As a valued Support Worker with Thera East Anglia, 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 be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

What are the Benefits available to our Support Worker?

• 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
• Well-being initiatives
• 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)

What do you need to become our Support Worker?

• Full UK driving licence is essential
• No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, 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!

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