Support Worker

Thera North has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team in Accrington. You will join us on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.00 per hour.

Who are we?

• Thera North 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 Support Worker role:

At Thera North 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 a team of Support Workers to support 3 individuals in their new home.

This is an exciting opportunity to support people who are taking the first step of independence moving from family home into their own.

The people supported would like someone who can support them with settling into their new home and local community. You will play an important role within the family, supporting the people to maintain good relationships.

People supported will require their new team to support them with personal care, mobility, communication, and health needs.

We are looking for applicants who are kind, patient and fun as these individuals have a zest for enjoying life, trying new activities and experiences. You could be supporting people out for a drive, a bite to eat, skiing, sky diving or having a restful afternoon watching a musical on the sofa!

What are the benefits available to our 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 Support Worker?

• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Sleep ins and shift work is essential for this role
• No previous experience or qualifications required as full training will be provided, however,
• You must be comfortable with lone working and working alongside a team
• 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!

So 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 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.

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 everyones 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.