Support Worker

Thera Trust; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Contributory pension

Cycle to work

Training & progression

Employee support line

Discounts & wellbeing

Job summary

Thera Trust is recruiting a dedicated Support Worker in the East Anglia region to assist adults with learning disabilities. You will provide personal, emotional and practical support, helping individuals set and reach personal goals in a respectful, person-centred way.

Role involves working a 24/7 rota including nights, with access to training, DBS checks, and progression opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with high motivation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Offer personal and emotional support and encourage independence.
• Assist with activities, travel, employment and personal interests.
• Support home management and planning for individuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Empathy

Motivation / self-starter

Humour

Tools

Digital timesheets

Job description

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, or 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 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. 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! 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 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
• Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)

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.