Female Support Worker

Job Title: Female Support Worker
Location: Kingsteignton Newton Abbot
Contract: Permanent
Hours:  Full UK driving licence Kingsteignton, Devon Full-time / Part-time (Day, Long Day & Waking Night Shifts)
Salary:  £13.30 per hour
Additional Information: Driving is essential
Reference: 092754
 
Be Part of Something Meaningful
 
At Thera Trust , we support people with a learning disability and complex health needs to live the lives they choose — with independence, dignity, and purpose.
We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and proactive Support Workers to join our team at Kingsteignton. This is a fast-paced service, where your ability to think on your feet, take initiative, and respond to changing needs is essential.
 
This is more than a care role — it’s about empowering people to live their best lives, build confidence, and be active members of their community.
 
About the Role
 
You will be supporting adults with complex health needs and learning disabilities in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
 
Key Responsibilities
Delivering person-centred, strengths-based support tailored to individual needs
Supporting with complex personal care, including moving & handling
Providing support with health needs, including medication and specialist routines
Enabling individuals to access their community, pursue hobbies, and build independence
Responding proactively to situations, using your initiative and judgement
Completing accurate, high-quality care records
Working as part of a supportive and professional team
About You
 
We’re looking for people who:
Are proactive, confident, and able to think independently
Are passionate about inclusion, independence, and empowering others
Have a genuine desire to support people to access their community and achieve meaningful outcomes
Are comfortable providing personal and intimate care
Can work flexibly across long days, short shifts, waking nights, and weekends
Work well as part of a team and bring a positive, can-do attitude
 
Desirable (but not essential):
Experience in health & social care
Experience supporting people with complex needs
We provide full training — including specialist training — so attitude and values are just as important as experience.
 
Why Work for Thera Trust 
 
Full induction and ongoing training
Opportunities to develop and progress your career
Supportive, values-led management and team
Be part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything we do
Make a real, lasting difference every single day
Why This Role Matters
 
At Thera, we believe people with a learning disability should be leaders in their own lives. In this role, you will empower individuals to gain independence, build confidence, and be active members of their communities, no matter the complexity of their needs.
 
It’s a challenging but incredibly rewarding role, with real opportunities to transform lives — including your own.
 
What are the Benefits?
 
•        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
 
If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group.
 
For further information or to learn more about being a support worker in Thera, contact our friendly talent team on 01476 513934 or send an email newtalent@thera.co.uk
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
 

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

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