Thera East has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Earith. You will join us on a permanent basis, with full time, part time and relief hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.15 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 lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.
About the Support Worker role:
At Thera East, every day is different. We go to work knowing this is a chance to make incredible things happen for the people we support.
We are looking for someone to join our team of fantastic support workers. You will be supporting a small group of individuals in their homes. The right applicant will enjoy walks, Accessing the community for activities, shopping, swimming and appointments .You will play an essential role in supporting people to maintain family relationships and being involved in their community .Experience with complex behaviours is desirable, but full training will be provided. We would love to hear from you if you are caring and compassionate about making a difference. Induction and shadowing are paid time. Driver is essential due to location and people's supported needs.
About us:
Thera East 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-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 £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
Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)
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.
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.
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