Thera East has an exciting opportunity available for a Relief Support Worker to join our team based in Witham, Essex. 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 £12.38 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.

About us

• Thera East 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

At Thera East every day is different. We go to work knowing that this is a chance to make incredible things happen for the people we support. As a Relief support worker position allows you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you and is ideal for fitting around prior commitment weather that is studying or other responsibilities.

You will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. 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. We are recruiting in Witham 

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.

Who are we looking for?

• 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!

What are the Benefits available to our Support Worker?

• Flexible working hours for work life balance
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
• Holiday pay based on relief hours worked
• 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

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a Support Worker with Thera Group, please click "apply" now - 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.

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. Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)

‘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’

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.