Support Worker

Thera Trust; Hales; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care organization seeks a Female Support Worker to join their inclusive team in Norfolk. This part-time role offers a chance to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, with full training provided, flexible working hours, and multiple benefits including a guaranteed monthly salary.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro-rata)

Free nationally accredited training

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Enhanced DBS check

Employee support line

Cycle to Work Scheme

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring, and resilient individuals needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in achieving personal goals.
• Various duties including personal and emotional support.
• Help individuals manage their own homes and engage in community activities.

Skills

Compassion

Caring

Confidence

Resilience

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Problem Solving

Creativity

Education

No previous experience or qualifications required

Job description

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Job Title: *Female Support Worker

Location: Norfolk

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part Time

Salary: £12.43 per hour

Additional Information: Driver Preferred

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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's lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us, and the training we offer.

As a valued Support Worker with Thera East Anglia, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals in achieving their own personal goals, aims, and ambitions. The support you provide will vary because everyone is different.

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, and supporting leisure, employment, interests, and travel. This role can be fun and rewarding but also challenging and demanding. You may be supporting people in their own homes or out in the community.

Thera East Anglia is unique as 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; 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 £
• 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