Relief Support Worker

Thera South West has an exciting opportunity available for a Relief Support Worker to join our team based in Ringwood, Dorset. You will join us on a permanent basis with relief hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.30 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’s lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.

The Relief Support Worker Role

At Thera South West, 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, you can pick up shifts at a time that suits you and is ideal for fitting around prior commitments, whether 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 in achieving their personal goals, aims, and ambitions. The support you provide will change with each person 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 homes, supporting leisure, employment, interests, and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role.

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, we empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

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.

Benefits

• 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 people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group as a Relief 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. Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believes they are an effective way to support everyone’s safety. We encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.