Support Worker - Brixham

Job Title:

Support Worker

Location:

Brixham Torbay

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time, Part Time & Relief
Salary: £13.30 per hour
Additional Information:
Driver is essential
Reference: 090953

Are you seeking 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 lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.

As a valued Support Worker with Thera Trust you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability and for some, a physical disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals to achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and, in this role, will include personal care, support with medication, moving and handling, helping to develop and promote new and existing skills, helping and supporting with leisure, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding role but also at times challenging and demanding.
Thera 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, full training will be provided
  Compassionate, Caring and Confident
• 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 DBS check
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
• Well-being initiatives including Cycle to Work Scheme

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 peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Trust.

Thera is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.
* Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent.

All posts are subject to DBS checks.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we interview and offer the right candidate.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

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