Senior Support Worker

1 month ago


Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Thera South West Full time

Location: Kingsteignton Newton Abbot

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £24,728,25

Reference: 064831

Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential

Are you looking to progress your career in Social Care, with the security of a regular monthly salary? Maybe you have worked as a Care Assistant before and are looking for a change or perhaps you have always wanted to make a difference in people lives.

We are extremely proud of the work we do and are currently seeking new talent. We invite you to join our team.

**_As a Senior Support Worker Thera, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability._**

**_You will assist the Senior Management Team in developing support plans, set goals & objectives, assist with the overall health and safety, and you will be responsible for mentoring your team of Support Workers._**

Using a person-centred approach, you will help create innovative ways to support an individual achieve their own personal goals. The ways of supporting will change with everyone you work with because everyone has different ambitions.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and any day could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, interests, and travel. You could be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.
- **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.

**Who are we looking for?**
- Previous experience in the social care setting is essential, a previous senior role is desirable
- 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?**
- 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
- 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
- An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work

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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