Community Support Worker

• A full UK driving licence (manual or automatic) is required, as supporting people to access a wide range of community activities forms a key part of this role.

Do you want a career where every day is different, and your support genuinely changes lives?

Thera Trust is supporting and empowering people with learning disability to lead and live great lives for over 25 years across England and Scotland.

We're looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and proactive Community Support Worker to join our dedicated team supporting 9 young adults aged 18-25 with learning disability. You'll play a vital role in helping people develop independence, achieve their personal goals, and live the life they choose.

As a Community Support Worker, you'll provide personalised, person-centred support that empowers people to make choices, build life skills, and actively participate in their community.

You’ll support people to:

• Develop independence through travel training
• Attend the gym and lead healthy, active lifestyles
• Enjoy bowling, cinema trips and social outings
• Build confidence and life skills
• Achieve personal goals and aspirations
• Make choices and have control over their own lives

You’ll take the time to understand each person's individual needs, interests, passions and personality, ensuring the support you provide is truly tailored to them.

We're seeking someone who is:

• Friendly, patient and kind
• Passionate about supporting others
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support
• Flexible and reliable

While not essential, the following would be a real advantage:

• Knowledge and understanding of Autism
• Knowledge and understanding of PICA
• Previous experience in a support or care role

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.