Support Worker

Thera Trust; Dersingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours salary

Flexible hours

Immediate interview & start

28 days annual leave

Pension

DBS check

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Thera Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist four residents living together in the Dersingham area. You will help with daily living tasks, including cooking, shopping, housework and personal care, enabling individuals with learning disabilities to live independently where possible.

No prior experience is required as full training will be provided. You will join a supportive team with hands-on managers, working in a role that is rewarding, varied and demands a calm, confident

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required.
• Compassionate, caring and resilient.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong teamwork and motivation.
• Able to engage and support in daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Support four residents with daily living tasks.
• Assist with cooking, shopping, housework and personal care.
• Encourage participation in community activities.
• Maintain safe, respectful and confidential care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Adaptable

No prior experience

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.

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 Trust is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.
• Ourvision 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, 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.

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.