Support Worker

Corehr; Dersingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours

Flexible working hours

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Enhanced DBS check

Refer a friend up to £300

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Early Pay

Job summary

Thera Group in Dersingham is seeking a Support Worker to assist four people living together. You will help with daily living skills, including cooking, shopping, housework and personal care, in a calm, respectful and encouraging manner.

No previous experience is required as full training is provided. We value compassion, reliability and a good sense of humour, and you will join a friendly team with hands-on managers committed to enabling people to lead fulfilling lives.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; full training provided.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with high motivation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Keen to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems.
• Desire to embrace Thera Group's values and vision and have fun.

Responsibilities

• Support four residents living together with daily living skills including cooking, shopping, housework and personal care.
• Assist with planning and managing their own home, and support leisure, travel and employment.
• Provide personal and emotional support; engage in community activities and outings.
• Work as part of a 24/7 shift pattern as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Calm and confident

Team player

Positive sense of humour

Education

No qualifications required

Job description

• Must be able to work as part of 24/7 shift pattern including earlier, lates or double shifts and sleep-ins.
• Personal care is required.
• Have a strong values-based approach to support and be a good team player.
• Great sense of humour and being kind.

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.

We are recruiting Support Worker to support four people living together in the Dersingham area. The individuals lead active lives, enjoying community activities such as outings, theatre trips, holidays and day‑to‑day social events, and you’ll support them with daily living skills including cooking, shopping, housework and personal care.

You’ll join a highly experienced and supportive team, with hands‑on managers who are actively involved in the service. The role is rewarding and varied, and while experience is welcome, the most important qualities are a genuine passion for supporting people with learning disabilities, a calm and confident approach, and a positive sense of humour.

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 East Anglia 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 Group.

For further information or to learn more about being a support worker in Thera, contact our friendly talent team on 01476 513934 or send an email [e-mail]

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.