Waking Night Support Worker

About the role

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.

As a valued Support Worker with Thera South West, 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. Your support will vary with each person, as everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives may include helping them develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, assisting with planning and managing their own home, supporting leisure, employment, individual interests and travel.

This can be a fun and rewarding, yet at times challenging and demanding, role. You may be supporting people in their own home or out and about in the community.

• No previous experience or qualifications required.
• 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 have fun.

• 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 for 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 a discounted health cash plan.
• Access to early pay (T&C apply, excludes relief workers).
• An employee council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work.