Support Worker

Thera Trust; Caister-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised Hours

Flexible working hours

Immediate interview

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Refer a friend (£300)

Cycle to work

Well-being initiatives

Employee Council

Early Pay access

Job summary

Thera Trust is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in the East Anglia region to support adults with learning disabilities in daily life. You will provide personal and emotional support, encourage independence, and help plan activities and travel in the community or at home.

This permanent role offers full-time and part-time hours, a pay rate of £13.30 per hour, annualised leave, training, pension, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Willing to work a 24/7 rota including early/late shifts and weekends.
• Confident with IT and able to access a device for digital timesheets and e-learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and emotional support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Help individuals plan and participate in activities, travel, and daily living tasks.
• Adapt communication to each person’s needs and promote independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Driving licence

IT literacy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

About the job

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Caister on Sea, Norfolk

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time & Part Time positions available

Salary: £13.30 per hour

Reference: 093394

Additional requirements:

• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Be willing and able to work as part of a 24/7 rota, including: Early shifts, Late shifts, Weekends, Bank holidays & Sleep-in shifts.
• Must be confident with IT and have access to a suitable device for completing digital timesheets and e-learning

Are you looking for a new/change of career in Social Care - one with a regular monthly salary and genuine job security?

Perhaps you've worked in the sector before and are ready for a new challenge. Or maybe you've always wanted a role where you can make a real, positive difference in peoples lives.

We are proud of the work we do, the people we work with, and the training we provide to help our team thrive. We are looking for kind, caring team players with a great snese of humour. You will need strong communications skills, including the ability to understand each persons individual communication preferences and adapt your style accordingly.

As a valued Support Worker in the Thera East Anglia region, 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.

We're looking for compassionate, empathetic individuals with a solution-focused approach to support and empower adults with learning disabilities.

Every person you support is different, so the support you provide will vary from person to person.

Day-to-day, this could include helping someone develop new skills, offering personal and emotional support, or supporting them to plan and manage their own home. You might also help with leisure activities, employment, personal interests, and travel.

It's a role that can be fun and rewarding, and at times challenging and demanding - often in equal measure. You could 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?

• 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
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Well-being initiativesAccess 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 peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group .

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.

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.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this role, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks should you be offered the position.