THERA EAST
Waking Night Support Worker
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Waking Night Support Worker
Thera East Preventable Learning Disabilities
We are seeking a passionate and committed Waking Night Support Worker for our dynamic team in Newmarket, Suffolk. Join us on a fixed-term contract (9 months) with options for full-time or part-time hours, earning a competitive salary of £13.30 per hour.
About Thera East
Thera East is unique—led by people with a learning disability.
Our Vision: To promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society, using a person-centred approach to empower individuals to live lives themselves choose.
The Waking Night Support Worker Role
We are seeking enthusiastic support workers to join our inclusive team, supporting adults with learning disabilities. As a Waking Night Support Worker, your role will involve:
- Empowering individuals to achieve their goals, aims, and ambitions through tailored, innovative support.
- Varied and dynamic duties, including:
- Helping individuals develop new skills and personal growth.
- Providing emotional and practical support in their daily lives.
- Assisting with personal care, independent living, leisure, employment, and travel.
- Creating fun, enriching experiences that accommodate individual preferences.
- Potential work settings:
- Individual’s own home (accompanied by lone working responsibilities).
- Community outings and activities.
Note: This role can be both rewarding and challenging, demanding patience, creativity, and adaptability.
Responsibilities
The role is crucial yet flexible, ensuring personalised support to meet each individual’s unique needs. Key tasks may include:
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- Implementing person-centred plans to help individuals thrive independently.
- Building strong trust-based relationships with those you support.
- Assisting with daily living tasks (meal preparation, hygiene, mobility) where necessary.
- Encouraging community integration, such as shopping, job-seeking activities, or recreational pursuits.
- Responding to emergencies and providing mental health support (consistent BLR guidelines applied).
- Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
Requirements
This role is perfect for compassionate, confident individuals eager to make a tangible difference. While no prior experience or qualifications are required, you must demonstrate:
- Comfort with lone working and experience (or willingness) to support individuals with mental health challenges.
- Core attributes:
- Compassionate, caring, confident disposition.
- Superlative communication skills (both writing and speaking) – articulate, professional, and personable.
- High motivation, self-starter mentality with the ability to problem-solve creatively.
- Soft skills:
- Empathy and cultural sensitivity.
- Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and embrace change.
- Turbinate energy and a proactive attitude that aligns with Thera’s values.
- Flexibility to manage adrenaline-paced days with positivity.
Required disclosure: Due to the nature of this role, all spent and unspent convictions or cautions must be declared. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Perks & Benefits
Join Thera East and take advantage of our progressive benefits package, including:
- Annualised Hours:
- Guaranteed monthly salary for both full and part-time roles, regardless of shift patterns.
- Opportunities for overtime earnings.
- Competitive Rewards:
- 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time).
- Employee support line: For personal and workplace well-being.
- Refer-a-Friend incentive: Earn up to £300 for successful recommendations.
- Career & Growth:
- Free nationally accredited training, opportunities to achieve qualifications.
- Cycle-to-Work scheme for sustainable commuting options.
- Professional Support:
- Cycle-to-Work scheme.
- Thera Employee Council representing staff views.
- Wellness & Discounts:
- Access to well-being initiatives.
- Thousands of retail discounts, including a Health Cash Plan.
- Employment Stability:
- At its core, fixed-term contracts offer flexibility and security within the supportive structure of Thera East.
Join Us Today!
Does this align with your desire to positively impact lives while growing professionally? Apply now to become part of a vibrant, values-driven organisation where its members’ bravery and enthusiasm shape everyday progress.
Earn money while making a difference!
We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the deadline if the ideal candidate arises.
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