Female Support Worker

Thera South West has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Worker to join our well-established and committed team in Stalbridge. You'll join us on a permanent basis, with full-time, part-time and relief hours available and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of£12.58 per hour.

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.

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 Female Support Worker role:

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.

We are looking for someone to join our team of amazing support workers. You will be supporting a young lady who lives in her own home. The right applicant will enjoy swimming, spending time in the garden, listening to music and going out in the car for drives.  You will be supporting a person with Epilepsy who requires support with full care needs, the amazing smile you will receive makes it all worthwhile. You will play an important role within the family, supporting the person to maintain good relationships. If you are caring and compassionate about making a difference, we would love it hear from you.

You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

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 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 Female Support Worker?

• Full UK driving licence is preferred but not 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!

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group. Please click "apply" now to be considered as our Female Support Worker- 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.