Learning Disability Support Assistant
2 weeks ago
Thera South West is a unique organization led by people with a learning disability. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. As a Learning Disability Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in empowering people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
You will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability, creating 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 may be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support individuals with learning disabilities in achieving their personal goals and aspirations.
- To provide personal and emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
- To help individuals develop new skills and abilities.
- To support individuals in planning and managing their own homes and lives.
- To provide support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel.
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.
- 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.
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