Overview
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Worksop
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Additional Information: Full Manual UK driving licence essential
Reference: 082113
About the role
As a valued Support Worker with Thera East Midlands, you will be part of an 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. You may be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.
Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and can include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, and supporting leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This role can be rewarding, but also challenging and demanding.
Thera East Midlands is led by people with a learning disability and aims 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 we are 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
Desirable experience
It would be highly desirable if you have experience in supporting people with epilepsy and handling medication.
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
Equal opportunities and safety
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. Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believes they are an effective way to support everyone’s safety. We encourage participation in vaccination programmes recommended for staff in Social Care.
How to apply
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, contact our talent team on 01476 513934 or email newtalent@thera.co.uk. We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.
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