Support Worker, Witney

Job Summary Job Title: Support Worker Location: Witney Contract: Full time or part time Hours: Up to 39 hours per week Salary: £9.27 per hour. Additional sleep-in rate paid. Contact: Sioban Burnett Contact Details: (phone number removed) Information: This role is shift work. Driver, full UK driving licence, is desired not essential Who are Thera Group? Thera Group are a charity that support people with a learning disability in the community. We want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society but we can?t do this without you! We need Support Workers in the Witney area to make our vision a reality. What does a Support Worker do? The role of a Support Worker is to ensure the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives. They provide consistent and flexible approaches to the people we support and are always striving for positive outcomes. Supporting someone with a learning disability isn?t just personal care; it?s so much more. A Support Worker could be taking the people supported swimming, assisting with the weekly shop, or even helping to administer the right medication. What experience do I need? You don?t need to have worked in supported living before to be a good Support Worker. If you are empathetic, self-motivated,are able to motivate others, and want to work in a job that is genuinely rewarding, this is for you. You?ll need to be comfortable making decisions, working alone, and be confident to communicate effectively with both colleagues, families and external agencies. You must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts including weekends, Bank Holidays and sleep ins. A basic level of English and Math is also required. What are the Benefits? * 20 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday * Employee support line to support you and your family * Continuous on the job training is provided * Contributory Pension Plan * Occupational Maternity Pay * NVQ Funding * DBS paid for by Thera * Career progression We also offer an employee benefits scheme, which includes: * Cycle to Work Scheme * Health Cash Plan * Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment