Community Support Worker

Thera East has an exciting opportunity available for a Community Support Workerto join our team in Colchester. You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time and part-time hours available.In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £11.30 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 East 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 Community Support Worker role:

Do you want a job supporting people to have fun and get involved in their community?

The people we support in Colchester Community love shopping, going out for lunch, long walks, visiting farms, going bowling and to the gym. If you love those things too, why not get paid to share these experiences with them? This is usually between 8.30-18.00 although it varies with the activities the people we support want to do. You will be visiting up to 3 individuals a day in the community and supporting them with their daily needs.

A valid driving license and a car with business insurance is required for this post.

This can also be a brilliant role for someone who only wants part time hours and only can work within school hours.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a varied working week and opportunities to use a variety of skills you already have or would like to develop for career progression.

What are the Benefits available to our Community 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 Community Support Worker?

• Full UK driving license is essential as well as access to your own Vehicle
• 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 Community Support Worker with Thera Group, please click “apply” now – we would like to hear from you.

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.

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