support worker

Thera Trust; Ely; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised Hours

Flexible working hours

28 days Annual Leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

PVG check included

Refer a friend bonus

Employee discounts

Job summary

Thera Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to cover Earith, Ely, Littleport and Soham areas in Cambridgeshire. This permanent role offers full-time, part-time or relief hours with a guaranteed monthly salary at £13.30 per hour, and immediate interview opportunities.

You will join an inclusive team to empower adults with a learning disability using a person-centred approach, with full training provided. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential to cover multiple locations.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training will be provided.
• Compassionate, caring and confident.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and emotional support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Assist with developing new skills and daily living activities.
• Help plan and manage individuals' own homes and routines.
• Support with leisure, interests and travel in community or home settings.
• Maintain safety and dignity through a person-centred approach.

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Cambridgeshire - To cover Earith, Ely, Littleport & Soham areas

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief hours available

Salary: £13.30 per hour

Reference: 093314

Are you a patient and caring individual looking for a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary? Maybe you have worked as a Care Assistant before and are looking for a change or perhaps you have always wanted to make a difference in people's lives.

We are extremely proud of the work we do and are currently seeking new talent. We invite you to join our team.

As a support worker with Thera Trust, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. Using a person-centred approach, you will help create innovative ways to support an individual to achieve their own personal goals. The ways of supporting will change with everyone you work with because everyone has different ambitions.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and any day could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, interests, and travel. You could be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

Additional Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence essential, access to your own vehicle with insurance allowing you to commute between work locations.
• Flexibility to work across all above advertised areas and to complete a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep ins.

• Thera 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.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided
• Compassionate, Caring and Confident
• 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 PVG 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

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.