Female Support Worker

Thera East Midlands has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Workerto join our team in Bramcote. You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time, and part-time hours available.In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.00 per hour.

Who are we?

• 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

About the role:

Thera East Midlands are recruiting for an experienced Female Support Worker to join an established team, providing support for an individual living within their new home.

This is an important step for the individuals, and we require a confident, experienced Support Worker to help the individual adjust to their new life in the community.

There will also be a lot of time supporting with life in their community; to develop relationships within their community, to discover new skills, form further ambitions and pursue hobbies and interest.

What are the Benefits available to our Female Support Worker?

• 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
• 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

What do you need to become our Female Support Worker?

The role will require Resilience, Patience, compassion and flexibility, to enable a truly person-centred approach to the support. As a support worker with Thera you will be part of an inclusive team empowered to create innovative ways to support an individual achieve their own personal goals.

• Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential
• 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!

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a Female Support Worker with Thera Group, please click "apply" now - we would like to hear from you

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 only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

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.

Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way to support everyone’s safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.