Thera East Angliahas an exciting opportunity available for a Support Workerto join our team in the Littleport area. You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time, part-time and relief hours available.In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.48 per hour.
Our passion is providing the very best support to people with a learning disability - in their own home in the local community, close to their family and friends.
We work across Norfolk, Peterborough and Cambridgeshire and support people in all aspects of their lives, ranging from a few hours a week up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our support is varied according to what a person needs from us, which means as our Support Worker you could be working:
- in a person's own home
- in the local community
- at our short breaks (respite) support
- at a person's workplace or training placement
What we can offer
Our operational structure provides a clear path for career progression:
- Support Worker
- Senior Support Worker
- Team Coordinator
- Community Support Leader
- Operational Manager
Depending on what you want to achieve in your career, we will work with you to be confident and effective in your current role. We will also identify where you might be able to upskill to progress your career. This includes regular training, workshops and recognised qualifications, such as NVQs.
Do I need experience?
Social care is a rewarding career with great opportunities for progression and as such it is an attractive career path for those considering a move.
Thera East Anglia offers full training for people looking to make a career move.
What are the Benefits?
- 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
If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a 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.
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.