Thera North has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker in Ulverston, Cumbria. Full‑time permanent with part‑time options. Competitive salary £13.00 per hour.
About the Support Worker Role
Thera North seeks enthusiastic support workers to help adults with a learning disability. You will create innovative ways to help individuals achieve personal goals, providing personal and emotional support, skill development, planning and managing their own home, supporting leisure, employment, interests and travel. The role may involve supporting people in their own homes or in the community. The work is varied, rewarding and occasionally challenging.
Key Responsibilities
- Support individuals in daily life activities.
- Help develop new skills and confidence.
- Provide personal and emotional support.
- Assist with planning and managing home life.
- Offer support with leisure, employment, travel and individual interests.
- Work independently and with team in community settings.
Qualifications & Requirements
- No previous experience or qualifications required – full training will be provided.
- Full UK manual driving licence essential.
- Comfortable with lone working and supporting individuals with mental health needs.
- Compassionate, caring and confident.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self‑starter with high motivation.
- Confident, articulate, professional communication.
- Keenness to learn and solve problems creatively.
- Desire to embrace our values and vision and to have fun.
Benefits
- Annualised hours with guaranteed monthly salary for full and part‑time roles and 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 opportunity to earn a qualification to progress your career.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Free 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.
- An employee council that represents staff views.
- Early pay (T&C’s apply, excludes relief workers).
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 you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check if offered the position.
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