Support Worker

Job Title: Days Support Worker
Location: Peterborough
Contract: Full time
Hours: Up to 39 hours
Salary: £11.60 per hour
Additional Information: This role is a day time position Monday to Friday, Driver is essential for this role.
What does a Days Support Worker do?
No two days are ever the same you will be supporting people to participate in a range of fun, recreation, and educational activities.
Supporting people to develop and maintain relationships
Building a relationship with the people you are supporting to ensure their needs, wishes and goals are achieved
Provide person centred support to promote independence and enhance well being
The job satisfaction is endless knowing the fulfilment you are bringing to others lives and enabling them to live independently in their community.
Staff say “It’s a great place to work”. “Every day is different.” “It can be stressful at times but also fun and rewarding “
What experience do I need?
Are you kind, caring and able to listen, If so, this role is for you!
Full paid training will be provided within the role (care certificate and NVQ’s).
You’ll need to have great communication skills and be comfortable making decisions. A basic level of English and Math is also required
Who are Thera Group?
Thera Group are a charity that support people with a learning disability in the community. We want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society, but we can’t do this without you! We need Support Workers in the Peterborough area to make our vision a reality.
What are the Benefits?
20 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
Employee support line to support you
Continuous on the job training is provided
Contributory Pension Plan
Occupational Maternity Pay
NVQ Funding
DBS paid for by Thera
Career progression
Training for level 2 Health and Social care diploma
Refer a friend (the possibility to earn yourself an extra £300 for each person you bring in)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.