Male Support Worker

Thera South West has an exciting opportunity available for a Male Support Worker to join our team in Dawlish. You will join us on apermanent basis, with full-time, part-time and relief hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive rate of £12.33 per hour.

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. 

Are you looking for a dynamic challenge to your support role? Then this role might be just for you!

Who are we?

• 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.

About the Male Support Worker role:

Your role will be to support 1 young man with autism in his own home, to achieve his objectives and deliver complex  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 an active day, swimming, cycling, cinema, sailing, 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.  Full training will be provided, Induction and shadowing is paid time.

This role is working weekends and paid sleep ins on a rota system.

What are the Benefits available to our Male 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 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
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work

What do you need to become our Male Support Worker?

• Full UK driving licence is essential
• 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!

So, If you are a patient and caring Male Support Worker with a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with us, 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. *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. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position.

Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way so 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.