Support Worker

Thera East Midlands has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker - Day Opportunities to join our team in Boston. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working day time hours, Monday to Friday. In return, you will receive a competitive rate of £11.60 per hour.

Who are we?

Thera Group are a charity that support people with a learning disability in the community. We want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society, but we can’t do this without you! We need Support Workers in the Lincolnshire area to make our vision a reality.

We have recently achieved Skills for Care endorsement which is a mark of quality in recognition of the learning and development you will receive. This is evidence that our training provision makes a significant difference to our workforce and the people we support.

What does a Support Worker in Day Opportunities do?

• No two days are ever the same you will be supporting people to participate in a range of fun, recreation, and educational activities
• Supporting people to develop and maintain relationships
• Building a relationship with the people you are supporting to ensure their needs, wishes and goals are achieved
• Provide person centred support to promote independence and enhance well being
• The job satisfaction is endless knowing the fulfilment you are bringing to others lives and enabling them to live independently in their community

What are the Benefits available to our Support Worker?

• 20 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
• Employee support line to support you
• Continuous on the job training is provided
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Occupational Maternity Pay
• NVQ Funding
• DBS paid for by Thera
• Career progression
• Training for level 2 Health and Social care diploma
• Employee Benefits scheme
• Refer a friend (the possibility to earn yourself an extra £300 for each person you bring in)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts

What do you need to become our Support Worker?

• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Are you kind, caring and able to listen, If so, this role is for you!
• Full paid training will be provided within the role care certificate and NVQs

So, If you are a patient and caring 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.

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.