About the job Job Title: Support Worker - Short Breaks Location: Alpington, South Norwich Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time or Part time Salary: 13.00 Additional Information: Full UK driving license essential and willing to work shifts including nights is essential. Experience with supporting people with PBS and complex needs is desirable. Reference: 076452 Are you seeking a 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. We provide short breaks support for people with a learning disability and complex needs, who live at home and are supported by their family. Our aim is to provide a home from home environment where people can receive specialist support from staff who know them well, whilst ensuring family carers can enjoy well deserved regular breaks from their caring 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 their day, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. Thera East Anglia is unique we are led by people with a learning disability. Ourvision 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? 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 If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples 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.