Support Worker in Stoke-on-Trent

Overview

Thera East Midlands has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. This is a permanent role with full-time, part-time, and relief hours available. Salary is £12.60 per hour. Driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability as part of an inclusive team.
• Help individuals achieve their personal goals, aims and ambitions using a person-centred approach.
• Provide personal and emotional support, assist with daily living activities, planning and managing their own home.
• Support with leisure, employment, individual interests, and travel; support may occur in the client09s home or in the community.
• Adapt support to meet the varied needs of each person, recognising that every individual is different.

Who we are looking for

• No prior 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; 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.

Benefits

• Annualised hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles, 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 for you and your family.
• Free nationally accredited training with 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 and access to retail discounts including Health Cash Plan.
• An Employee Council representing staff views on work matters.

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group as a Support Worker.

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 those that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.