Male Support Worker

**Thera South West **has an exciting opportunity available for a** Male Support Worker **to join our team in **Weymouth.** You will join us on a** permanent basis, with full time, part time and relief hours available. **In return, you will receive a competitive salary of** £12.58 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. At **Thera South West, **we believe that every day is an opportunity to create something extraordinary for the people we support. We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity within the Dorset areas of Weymouth, where you can make a profound impact on the lives of young people. As an Organisation dedicated to providing support and care for individuals with unique needs, we are looking for compassionate individuals like you to join our teams. **Who are we?** - **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. **About the role**: As our **Male Support Worker,** you will have the privilege of supporting young people living in their own homes and empowering them to be an active part of the community. What sets apart Thera South West is our commitment to personal centred support. Your role will involve assisting individuals in their daily activities and promoting independence. To thrive in this role, we are looking for individuals who are empathetic, patient, and adaptable. Experience in the care sector is advantageous, but not essential, above all, we value a genuine passion for making a positive difference. If you are ready to embark on a career that truly matters, we invite you join out team at Thera South West. **What are the Benefits available to our Male 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 - 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 **What do you need to become our Male Support Worker?** - 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 If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a **Male Support Worker **with Thera Group, please click "**apply**" now - 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.*Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act*