Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours

Guaranteed monthly salary

Overtime opportunities

Flexible working hours

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Refer a friend up to £300

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Employee council

Early Pay access

Job summary

Thera Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Norwich. You will support adults with a learning disability in the community, helping them achieve personal goals and live independently with a person-centred approach.

Full training will be provided; no prior experience required. Excellent communication, resilience and a proactive mindset are essential for this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; full training provided.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with a high level of motivation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident, articulate, professional.
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

Responsibilities

• Support adults in the community and in their homes.
• Help develop new skills and provide personal and emotional support.
• Assist with planning and managing home life, leisure, employment and travel.
• Work locations may include clients' homes or community settings.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Confident

Resilient

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Motivation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

• Full UK driving licence is essential and being able to drive manual cars due to job role involve driving mobility car.

Are you a patient and caring individual looking for a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary? We are looking for a Support Worker to join our inclusive team who offer support to adults in the community. We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. We would like to invite you to make an application to join our great team in Norwich.

As a valued Support Worker with Thera Trust, 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. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with 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, 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 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.

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