Support Worker

Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief Salary: £13.00 per hour Additional Information: Driving licence desirable. Reference: 084833 At Thera South West every day is different, we go to work knowing that this is a chance to make incredible things happen for the people we support. We have an exciting opportunity available as a Support worker to join our committed team in the Kingsteignton area of Newton Abbot. Your role will be to support 4 people with a learning disability to achieve their objectives and deliver complexed health support within the community in a 24hr supported living setting. As a support worker you will be part of an inclusive team empowered to create innovated ways to support people to achieve their own personal goals, living the life they choose. Supporting people to access the community for a variety of activities, day to day living and wellbeing. The right applicant will enjoy swimming, spending time in the garden & sourcing new and exciting activities. You will also play an important role with the families, supporting people to maintain good relationships. If you are caring, committed and compassionate about making a difference, we would love it hear from you. This role would require you to work weekends and awake nights on a rota system. Full training will be provided, Induction and shadowing is paid time. Driving licence desirable.

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

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 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.