At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities in achieving their personal goals and daily activities.
- Company: Join Thera East, a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Earn £13.30 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and receive free training.
- Other info: Enjoy 28 days leave, retail discounts, and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring your compassion and motivation.
The predicted salary is between 13.3 - 13.3 £ per hour.
Thera East has an exciting opportunity for a Relief Support Worker to join our team in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, and surrounding villages. You will join us on a permanent basis, with relief hours available. Compensation is £13.30 per hour. Driver essential and use of own vehicle.
About the Relief Support Worker Role
As a valued Support Worker with Thera East, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. Your role will involve creating innovative ways to help individuals achieve personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will vary with each person. Your responsibilities include:
- Supporting people in their daily lives, including helping to develop new skills.
- Providing personal and emotional support.
- Planning and managing home, leisure, employment, interests and travel.
- Supporting people in their own home or out in the community.
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 to enjoy the role.
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.
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.
Relief Support Worker in Bury St Edmunds employer: Thera East
Thera East is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture in Bury St Edmunds. With flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. The company also provides attractive benefits such as a guaranteed monthly salary, generous annual leave, and access to various employee support initiatives.
