Support Worker

About the job Job Title: Support Worker Location: Littleport Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief Salary: 12.48 per hour ( overtime and extra hours available) Annual Leave: 28 days including bank holidays Reference: 069571 Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is preferred essential , flexibility to work long days and sleep-in shifts is essential. Thera East Anglia offers a rewarding career with opportunities for progression to higher paying/responsibility roles.About Thera East AngliaOur passion is providing the very best support to people with a learning disability - in their own home in the local community, close to their family and friends.We work across Norfolk, Peterborough and Cambridgeshire and support people in all aspects of their lives, ranging from a few hours a week up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Our support is varied according to what a person needs from us, which means you could be working:in a persons own home in the local community at our short breaks (respite) support at a persons workplace or training placementWhat we can offerOur operational structure provides a clear path for career progression:Support Worker Senior Support Worker Team Coordinator Community Support Leader Operational ManagerDepending on what you want to achieve in your career, we will work with you to be confident and effective in your current role. We will also identify where you might be able to upskill to progress your career. This includes regular training, workshops and recognised qualifications, such as NVQs.Do I need experience?Social care is a rewarding career with great opportunities for progression and as such it is an attractive career path for those considering a move.Thera East Anglia offers full training for people looking to make a career move.Ash, a support worker for Thera East Anglia, recently made such a move:I joined the army aged 16 and upon leaving, became a lorry driver. In 2013 I wanted a complete career change. I joined a different support company initially, but only stayed for a year because I felt the individuals could be supported much better if different approaches were adopted. I found it difficult to persuade those around me so I started looking for another company that would have more inclusive approaches, promoted independence and gave opportunities for people to live they lives they choose. I found Thera East Anglia and I immediately felt this was a place that was promoting all these things. I have been here ever since.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 the purpose of 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 a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position.