Support Worker

Location: Bovey Tracey

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief

Salary: up to £26,976.62
- **This includes 2 sleep-ins at the rate of £45 each**

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

Reference: 064812

At Thera South West every day is different, we go to work knowing that this is a chance to make incredible things happen for the people we support. We have an exciting opportunity available as a Support worker to join our committed team in the beautiful area of Bovey Tracey.

Your role will be to support 4 people with a learning disability to achieve their objectives and deliver support and personal care within the community in a 24-hr supported living setting.

As a support worker you will be part of an inclusive team empowered to create innovated ways to support people to achieve their own personal goals, living the life they choose.

Supporting people to access the community for a variety of activities, day to day living and wellbeing.

The right applicant will need a great sense of humor and enjoy swimming, listening to music & sourcing new and exciting activities.

You will also play an important role with the families, supporting people to maintain good relationships.

If you are caring, committed and compassionate about making a difference, we would love it hear from you.

This role will require you to weekends and sleep in duties.

Full training will be provided, Induction and shadowing is paid time
- **Thera South West 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?**
- 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

**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 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

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.