Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Bovey Tracey
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief
Salary: £12.33 per hour
Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential. Note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa, as we cannot assist with renewal upon expiry.
Your role will involve supporting 4 individuals with a learning disability to achieve their personal objectives and deliver complex health support within a community setting in a 24-hour supported living environment. As a support worker, you will be part of an inclusive team empowered to create innovative ways to support individuals in living the lives they choose, including accessing community activities, daily living, and wellbeing support.
The ideal candidate will enjoy activities such as swimming, gardening, and sourcing new and exciting activities. You will also play a vital role in supporting individuals to maintain good relationships with their families. If you are caring, committed, and compassionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Full training, induction, and shadowing will be provided and are paid.
Requirements:
* Driving licence is essential
* This role involves working weekends and awake nights on a rota system
About Thera South West:
* We are led by people with a learning disability, making us unique
* Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society
* Using a person-centred approach, you will empower individuals with a learning disability to live the lives they choose
Who are we 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 high motivation
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident, articulate, and professional
* Keen to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
* Desire to embrace our values and have fun!
Benefits:
* Annualised hours with guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles, 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 for you and your family
* Free nationally accredited training with opportunities for career progression
* Contributory pension scheme
* Free enhanced DBS check
* Refer a friend bonus
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Well-being initiatives
* Access to retail discounts, including a discounted health cash plan
* Employee council representing staff views
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