Support Worker

Thera Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Enhanced DBS check

Refer a friend £300

Cycle to Work Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Annual Leave 28 days inc bank holidays

Job summary

Thera Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live independent lives. You will provide personal and emotional support, assist with daily living tasks, and help individuals pursue their personal goals in a person-centred, empowering environment.

The role offers a stable monthly salary with annualised hours, opportunities for progression, and comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required.
• Full training provided by the employer.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, caring and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability in daily living activities.
• Help individuals develop new skills and achieve personal goals.
• Provide personal and emotional support and assist with planning and managing their home.
• Assist with leisure, employment, travel and community activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Motivated

Job description

Driver preferred - Experience with complex behaviour and sleep-ins 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. 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 maybe 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.

• 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!
  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
• 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

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Trust. 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.

• Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act