Support Worker, Mental Health
Listed on 2026-06-21
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing, Community Health
Hours:
Full UK driving licence
Kingsteignton, Devon Full-time / Part-time (Day, Long Day & Waking Night Shifts)
Salary: £13.30 per hour
Additional Information:
Driving is essential
Reference: 090293
Be Part of Something MeaningfulAt Thera South West, we support people with a learning disability and complex health needs to live the lives they choose — with independence, dignity, and purpose.
We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and proactive Support Workers to join our team at Lindridge Lane. This is a fast-paced service, where your ability to think on your feet, take initiative, and respond to changing needs is essential.
This is more than a care role — it’s about empowering people to live their best lives, build confidence, and be active members of their community.
About the RoleYou will be supporting adults with complex health needs and learning disabilities in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities- Delivering person-centred, strengths-based support tailored to individual needs
- Supporting with complex personal care, including moving & handling
- Providing support with health needs, including medication and specialist routines
- Enabling individuals to access their community, pursue hobbies, and build independence
- Responding proactively to situations, using your initiative and judgement
- Completing accurate, high-quality care records
- Working as part of a supportive and professional team
We’re looking for people who:
- Are proactive, confident, and able to think independently
- Are passionate about inclusion, independence, and empowering others
- Have a genuine desire to support people to access their community and achieve meaningful outcomes
- Are comfortable providing personal and intimate care
- Can work flexibly across long days, short shifts, waking nights, and weekends
- Work well as part of a team and bring a positive, can‑do attitude
- Experience in health & social care
- Experience supporting people with complex needs
We provide full training — including specialist training — so attitude and values are just as important as experience.
Why Work for Thera South West?- Full induction and ongoing training
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career
- Supportive, values‑led management and team
- Be part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything we do
- Make a real, lasting difference every single day
At Thera, we believe people with a learning disability should be leaders in their own lives. In this role, you will empower individuals to gain independence, build confidence, and be active members of their communities, no matter the complexity of their needs.
It’s a challenging but incredibly rewarding role, with real opportunities to transform lives — including your own.
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
- 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 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.
* Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act
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