Thera South West has an exciting opportunity available for a Male Support Worker to join our team based 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 £13.15 per hour.

Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is essential

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.

About the Support Worker role:

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. On behalf of a young man living in Weymouth, we are seeking male support staff to help him lead a fulfilling and active life and live a fulfilled life in his own home.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy football, gardening, and outdoor activities such as sailing and walking. You should have experience supporting people with learning disabilities, including those who may occasionally display anxious behaviors. A genuine passion for making a positive difference in someone’s life, along with a commitment to person-centered, engaging support, is essential.

Shifts include:

• Morning and afternoon
• Sleep-ins (with additional payment)
• Weekend work on a rota basis

What we offer:

• A competitive rate of pay
• A supportive and values-led organisation
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities

If you're compassionate, reliable, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

• 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.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications required
• 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!

What are the 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
• Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group.

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. *Male 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.

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