Female Support Worker

Thera East has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Worker to join our team in Lexden. You will join us on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis, and 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 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 role:

As a valued Female Support Worker with Thera East you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will be working in Colchester in two shared supported living bungalows with 7 individuals who love shopping, going out for lunch, Cinema, and a variety of activities . Personal care is required .This is an exciting opportunity to work with different individuals with different needs which will give a varied working week and opportunities to use a variety of skills you already have or would like to develop for career progression. Drivers are essential for this post

What we’re looking for in our Female Support Worker:

• Full UK driving licence is essential
• No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided
• 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!

What are the benefits available to our Female 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

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group.

So if this sounds like you, please click “apply” now to be considered as our Female 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. *Female only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

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 those 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.

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.