Thera East Anglia has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker - Short Breaks to join our team in Tunstead. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive rate of £12.43 per hour.

Are you seeking a 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 East Anglia 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.

The Support Worker - Short Breaks role:

We provide short breaks support for people with a learning disability and complex needs, who live at home and are supported by their family. Our aim is to provide a home from home environment where people can receive specialist support from staff who know them well, whilst ensuring family carers can enjoy well deserved regular breaks from their caring responsibilities.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan their day, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role.

What are the Benefits available to our Support Worker - Short Breaks?

• 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 - Short Breaks?

• Full UK driving license essential
• Previous experience of supporting people with Learning disabilities is essential, experience with supporting people with PBS and complex needs is desirable
• 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!

So, If you are a patient and caring Support Worker - Short Breaks with a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with us, 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.

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.