Job Title: Relief Support WorkerLocation: Darlington, County Durham Contract: Relief only Hours: Relief Salary: £12.60 per hour Additional Information: Experience desirable Reference: 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. Thera North are seeking enthusiastic support workers to join our 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 maybe 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. No previous experience or qualifications required as full training will be provided, however,
5. You must be comfortable with lone working & supporting individuals with Mental Health Needs
6. Compassionate, Caring and Confident
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
8. Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
10. Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
11. Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
What are the Benefits?
12. Annualised Hours - guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
13. Flexible working hours for work life balance
14. Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
15. 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
16. Employee support line to support you and your family
17. Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
18. Contributory Pension Scheme
19. Free DBS check
20. Refer a friend and earn up to £
21. Cycle to Work Scheme
22. Well-being initiatives
23. Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
24. An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
25. Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)