Location: Gloucester Contract: Permanent Hours: Part Time or Relief Salary: £12.60 per hour
We are seeking an enthusiastic support worker to work with young adults in gaining independence in their own home. Are you looking for 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's lives?
We are proud of the work we do, the people that work with us, and the training we offer. As a valued Support Worker with Aspire Living, 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.
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.
About Us
* Aspire Living is unique - we are led by people with a learning disability.
* Our vision 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?
* 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!
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 people's lives, consider a career with Thera Group. For further information or to learn more about being a support worker in Thera, contact our friendly talent team on 01476 513934 or send an email to newtalent@thera.co.uk.
We are an equal opportunities employer. 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.
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