Support Worker
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  • England,South West,Devon
  • Part-time, full-time
  • £12.33 per hour
Job Description:
Thera South West has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Bovey Tracey.You will join us on a permanent basis, with full time, part time or relief hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.33 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 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 Support Worker role:
Your role will be to support 4 people with a learning disability to achieve their objectives and deliver complexed health support within the community in a 24hr 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 enjoy swimming, spending time in the garden & 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.
Full training will be provided, Induction and shadowing is paid time.
Driving licence essential
This role is working weekends and awake nights on a rota system
What are the Benefits available to our 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
*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
What do you need to become our 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 Female Support Worker with Thera Group, please click "apply" now - we would like to hear from you 
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.* 
’If you have previously transferred over on TUPE terms and conditions, please contact your manager or HR to see how this may affect your terms and conditions’  Access to Early Pay (T&C’s apply, excludes relief workers)
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