Thera East Anglia has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Worker to join a well-established and committed team in Hingham. You'll join us on a permanent basis, with full-time, part-time and relief hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of£12.43 per hour.

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.

About the Female Support Worker role:

The service user has provided the below role outline. Please note,Full UK manual driving licence is preferred.

I am looking for a Support Worker (Female only) to join my support team in Hingham. I live on my own and have continuous support.

I am looking for someone who is fun, likes to have a laugh but will also understand my learning disability and mental health needs. I need you to be the sort of person that can take things in your stride, remain calm and be confident.

I enjoy arts & crafts, having my nails done, watching old slapstick comedies on you-tube, listening to music while out for drives in my car, walks and feeding horses, relaxing with face mask, visiting local bakery and keeping in contact/visiting family.

I need people around me that will follow my agreed support plan’s. These help me through cycles when my mental health alters my thought process. I can then struggle on a day-to-day basis which can have an impact in how I feel, leading to me having high anxiety which can then affect my behaviour.

Please note; You don’t have to have to have experience in supporting someone with a learning disabilities and mental health, as you will receive an excellent induction enabling us to get to know each other as we build a rapport and positive relationship.

If you are empathetic and understanding this could be for you!

What are the benefits available to our Female 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

Specific training will be provided to help you in the Female Support Worker role. This will include:

• Rapport building and developing a positive and meaningful relationships.
• Person Centred Active Support (PCAS) to help reinforce a positive relationship between yourself and me.
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to help you understand the purpose and function of any behaviours that may seem different.
• Mental Health Awareness and understanding well-being
• Regular debriefing meetings

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group. Please click "apply" now to be considered as our Female Support Worker - we would like to hear from you!

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. *Female only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

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.

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.