Job Title
Female Support Worker
Job Details
Location: Colchester Community Support, Colchester, Essex
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full‑time, Part‑time & Relief
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Reference: 083194
Overview
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 in achieving their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
* 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!
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.
Contact
If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group. For further information or to learn more about being a support worker in Thera, contact our friendly talent team on 01476 513934 or send an email to newtalent@thera.co.uk.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Legal and Eligibility
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 those that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position. * Female only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act.
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