Support Worker

Thera East Midlands; Youlgreave CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization based in Youlgreave is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities. This role involves daily life support, skill development, and community engagement. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. Benefits include a guaranteed monthly salary, flexible working hours, and annual leave. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact, apply now!

Benefits

Guaranteed monthly salary

Flexible working hours

28 days Annual Leave plus bank Holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Enhanced DBS check

Employee support line

Discounted Retail benefits

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required.
• Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people in their daily lives and helping them develop new skills.
• Working in various settings, including people's homes and the community.

Skills

Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Self-starter, with a high level of motivation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Desire to embrace values and have fun

Job description

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.

About the Role

As a valued Support Worker with Thera East Midlands, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting people in their daily lives, including 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.
• Working in a variety of settings, sometimes in people’s own homes and sometimes out and about in the community.

Training and Experience

No previous experience or qualifications required. Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided.

Skills and Qualifications

• 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!

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.

Contact

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.

Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way to support everyone's safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.