Job Title: Support WorkerLocation: Trowbridge Contract: Permanent Hours: Part Time & Relief Salary: £13.00 per hour Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is preffered and sleep ins are essential in this role Reference: Perhaps you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge, or maybe you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people¿s lives? At Thera South West, we are extremely proud of the work we do, the people we work alongside, and the excellent training and development opportunities we provide. As a valued Support Worker, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will play a key role in helping people achieve their personal goals, aims, and ambitions. No two days are the same, because everyone we support is unique. Your role may include:
1. Helping individuals develop new skills
2. Providing personal and emotional support
3. Supporting people to plan and manage their own homes
4. Assisting with leisure, employment, and individual interests
5. Enabling travel and engagement within the community
For this role, you will be supporting a gentleman in his own home with day-to-day living tasks such as meal preparation, medication, household duties, and attending appointments. You will also support him to engage in community activities. Sleep-in shifts are required as part of this role. This is a rewarding position where you can make a real difference, while being part of a supportive and dedicated team.
6. Thera South West is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.
7. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
8. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
Who are we looking for?
9. No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided
10. Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
12. Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
13. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
14. Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
15. Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
What are the Benefits?
16. Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
17. Flexible working hours for work life balance
18. Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
19. 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
20. Employee support line to support you and your family
21. Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
22. Contributory Pension Scheme
23. Free Enhanced DBS check
24. Refer a friend and earn up to £
25. Cycle to Work Scheme
26. Well-being initiatives
27. Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
28. An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
29. Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)