Support Worker/Care Assistant

Executive Mandate Specification

Would you like to work in a dynamic and fun organisation?

We are looking for somebody to join our team who is respectful, caring and honest and who is able to work as part of a team.

The role of Support Worker at Thorpe House includes the day-to-day care and support of our service users; assisting with activities, accompanying on trips into the community and supporting our service users with aspects of personal care to name but a few responsibilities. You will be working alongside other staff so teamwork is key! Full training is provided, experience is not necessary.

We are seeking somebody who would be available to work an average of 37.5 hours per week, including days, nights and weekends. Each shift at Thorpe House is 12 hours.

The job provides a starting salary of minimum wage but comes with opportunities of pay increases. Average earnings are £10 per hour, this includes enhancements for working weekends and nights; further enhancements are an additional 40p per hour for NVQ Level 3 qualified candidates. From April 2023, minimum wage will increase to £10.42.

5.6 weeks of annual leave provided.

An appropriate level of DBS check will be required.

Thorpe House is not a licensed visa sponsor.

‘Our vision is to be recognised by our service users, employees and stakeholders as the best provider of mental health services nationally; where people can live, laugh and learn within an environment of choice’

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £10.40 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Thorpe House is not a licensed visa sponsor therefore will be unable to provide sponsorship. Is this something you require?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Night shift (required)
• Day shift (required)
• Overnight shift (required)

Work Location: One location

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship