Support Worker

Thera Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Contributory Pension

Free Enhanced DBS check

Annual Leave 28 days (pro rata)

Refer a friend £300

Free nationally accredited training

Discounts & health plan

Early Pay Access

Job summary

Thera South West is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with a learning disability achieve personal goals and develop new skills. You will provide daily living support in home and community settings, adapting to each person’s needs with empathy and patience.

No formal qualifications are required; comprehensive training and ongoing development are provided. We offer annualised hours, guaranteed salary, and opportunities for progression within Thera Group.

Qualifications

• Experience is not required; full training will be provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be compassionate, confident and resilient in a caring role.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability in daily living and personal goals.
• Help individuals develop new skills and participate in activities in home and community settings.
• Provide emotional and practical support, and promote independence.

Job description

As a valued Support Worker with Thera South West, 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 South West 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.
• 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., 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
• Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
• If you have a passion for making a difference to people's lives, consider a career with Thera Group.
• We are an equal opportunities employer.
• Female only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 'If you have previously transferred over on TUPE terms and conditions, please contact your manager or HR to see how this may affect your terms and conditions'