Support Worker

Job Title:Support Worker

Location: Newton Abbot

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief

Salary: £11.25 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?

If you have a passion for making a difference in people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group.

• 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-centered approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
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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 may be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications are required, free, skills for care endorsed full training will be provided
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• You must be able to work day and sleep-in shifts including weekends and bank holidays
• 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.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.