Support Worker

1 week ago


Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom Thera South West Full time

Thera South West has an exciting opportunity available for a
Support Worker to join our team in
Totnes.
You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time, part-time and relief hours available
, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £11.25 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
Support Worker with Thera South West, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability.

You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different.


Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel.

This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role.

You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

What are the benefits available to our Support Worker?

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
  • Selfstarter, with a high level of motivation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
  • Keenness to learn in a fastpaced environment and creatively solve problems
  • Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun
So if you have a passion for making a difference to people's lives, consider a career with
Thera Group. Please click "
apply" now to be considered as our
Support Worker
- we would like to hear from you

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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.
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