Support Worker

Thera East; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support service provider is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves assisting adults with learning disabilities to achieve their personal goals and provide various support services in their homes and communities. No prior experience required, as comprehensive training is provided. Flexible hours and attractive benefits, including career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment, make this an ideal position for dedicated individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

28 days Annual Leave

Free Enhanced DBS check

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee support line

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; training provided.
• Must be compassionate, caring, and a team player.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in various settings.
• Help individuals achieve personal goals and manage their home.
• Provide personal and emotional support according to individual needs.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter

Resilient

Desire to learn

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker; Location: Bury St Edmunds and surrounding villages; Contract: Permanent; Hours: Part time and Relief hours; Salary: £13.00 per hour; Reference: 084473; Additional Information: Driver essential and use of own car

Overview

As a valued Support Worker with Thera East, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning 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. You may be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. The role can involve helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, supporting leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role.

Thera East is 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; 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?

• 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

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

Additional Information

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