Support Worker

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief Salary: £13.00 per hour Additional Information: Driving licence desirable. Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care with a regular monthly salary and job security? Whether you re experienced in social care or looking to start a new, meaningful career, Thera South West could be the place for you. We are proud of the high-quality support we provide, our inclusive workplace, and the training and development opportunities we offer our staff. About the Role As a Support Worker, you will be part of a supportive team helping adults with learning disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives. You will support individuals to achieve their personal goals, ambitions and aspirations. No two days are the same, as everyone you support is unique. Your role may include:

• Supporting people with daily living and personal care
• Providing emotional support and encouragement
• Helping individuals develop new skills
• Supporting people to manage their home
• Assisting with leisure activities, employment, hobbies and travel
• Supporting individuals to access their local community

This is a rewarding role that can be fun and fulfilling, while also being challenging at times. The People You ll Support You will be supporting four adults with learning disabilities (One lady and three gentlemen). three individuals are non-verbal and communicate through gestures, vocalisations, body language and facial expressions. Two people use wheelchairs, and two people mobile and benefits from emotional support such as reassurance, praise and patience. Support includes personal care, medication, eating and drinking, and community access. At Thera, we focus on empowering the people we support to be leaders in society and as independent as possible.

• Thera South West 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!

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
• Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)

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 or send an email 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. 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 these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.