Thera East Midlands has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team in Boston . You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time and part-time hours available (This role is a daytime position - Monday to Friday). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £11.60 per hour .
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.
Who are we?
- Thera East Midlands 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
Responsibilities as our Support Worker:
- No two days are ever the same you will be supporting people to participate in a range of fun, recreation, and educational activities. Long walks, outdoorsy, swimming, being in the garden and lots of other 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 we're looking for in out Support Worker:
- 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.
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
What do you need to become our 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 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 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.