Thera East Midlands has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Worker to join our team in Chesterfield. 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 £12.80 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.

Who are we?

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

About the role:

As a valued Female Support Worker with Thera East Midlands, 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.

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

What are the Benefits available to our Female Support Worker?

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

What do you need to become our Female Support Worker?

Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential

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!

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a Female 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. *Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

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