Thera East Midlands has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Nottingham. You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time and part-time hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.60 per hour.

Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is essential and business insurance will be required – expenses for mileage will be reimbursed. 

Are you a patient and caring individual looking for a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary? We are looking for a Support Worker to join our inclusive team who offer support to adults with a learning disability in the community. We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. We would like to invite you to make an application to join our great team in Nottingham. 

About the Support Worker role:

As a valued Support Worker with Thera East Midlands, you will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions.  The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. 

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

You will be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. 

About us:

• Thera East Midlands 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.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of 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 a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position.

Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way so support everyones safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.

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