Support Worker

The Camden Society; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services organization in Witney is looking for Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include providing personal and emotional support and helping individuals achieve their goals. This position offers flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and a range of benefits. No prior experience is necessary. A great opportunity for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Annualised hours with guaranteed monthly salary

Flexible working hours

28 days annual leave

Employee support line

Free accredited training

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required.
• Must be compassionate, caring, confident, and resilient.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily lives.
• Help individuals manage their homes and develop new skills.
• Provide personal and emotional support.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Motivation

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

Contract: Permanent

Permanent Hours: Full Time, Part Time

Salary: £12.60 - £13.16 per hour

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's 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 The Camden Society, 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.

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
• 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 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 DBS check should you be offered the position.