Job Title: Senior Support WorkerLocation: St Marychurch TorbayContract: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £26,.50Reference: Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is essential Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. Are you looking to progress your career in Social Care, with the security of a regular monthly salary? Maybe you have worked as a Care Assistant before and are looking for a change or perhaps you have always wanted to make a difference in people lives. We are extremely proud of the work we do and are currently seeking new talent. We invite you to join our team. As a Senior Support Worker Thera, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will assist the Senior Management Team in developing support plans, set goals & objectives, assist with the overall health and safety, and you will be responsible for mentoring your team of Support Workers. Using a person-centred approach, you will help create innovative ways to support an individual achieve their own personal goals. The ways of supporting will change with everyone you work with because everyone has different ambitions. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and any day could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, interests, and travel. You could be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.
1. Thera is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.
2. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
3. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
Who are we looking for?
4. Previous experience in the social care setting is essential, a previous senior role is desirable
5. Compassionate, Caring and Confident
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
7. Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
9. Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
10. Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
What are the Benefits?
11. Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
12. Flexible working hours for work life balance
13. Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
14. 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
15. Employee support line to support you and your family
16. Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
17. Contributory Pension Scheme
18. Free DBS check
19. Refer a friend and earn up to £
20. Cycle to Work Scheme
21. Well-being initiatives
22. Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
23. An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work