Support worker

Corehr; Totnes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours

Flexible working hours

Immediate interview

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

DBS check

Refer a friend £300

Cycle to work

Discounts

Early Pay

Job summary

Thera Group is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in the community and at home. You will help individuals achieve personal goals with a person-centred approach and provide both practical and emotional support.

No formal qualifications are required as full training is provided. The role emphasizes compassion, strong communication, and reliability in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; free, Skills for Care endorsed full training provided.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily activities and routines.
• Provide personal and emotional support to individuals.
• Help plan and manage their home, leisure, and transport needs.
• Assist with employment, hobbies and social participation.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivated

Reliability

Job description

Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is preferred

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 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.
• Ourvision 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 £300
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 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.

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. *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’