Support Worker - Female

Thera Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care support organization in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Female Support Worker. In this role, you will empower adults with learning disabilities by supporting their daily activities and helping them achieve personal goals. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided. The job offers a guaranteed monthly salary, flexible working hours, and 28 days annual leave. If you are compassionate, resilient, and eager to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annualized Hours

Flexible working hours

28 days Annual Leave

Free nationally accredited training

Employee support line

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Enhanced DBS check

Access to thousands of retail discounts

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; full training will be provided.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to creatively solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Caring and resilient

Job description

Job Title

Female Support Worker

Location

Colchester Community Support, Colchester, Essex

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time, Part time & Relief

Salary

£13.00 per hour

Reference

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 East, 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 East 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 £
• 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