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Location: Bury St Edmunds
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part Time ¿ 20 Hours Per week
Salary: Up to £20,098.18 per annum
Reference: 049674
Thera is unique, we are led by people with a learning disability.
Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
Thera East are seeking a part time Team Coordinator, working 20 hours per week to join a well-established and committed team in Bury St Edmunds.
As a Team Coordinator you will be part of an inclusive team empowered to create innovative ways to support an individual achieve their own personal goals and live the lives they choose.
Working alongside a community support leader you will be an example of best practice working within our A-head club, formed 12 years ago to provide a space for people with a learning disability to experience new activities, to have fun and to make new friends in a relaxed environment.
This is an exciting role for the right person, it is essential that you have previous experience of working in a similar setting and with people with a learning disability. You will have a real positive impact on the people you support and the teams you lead.
Some of your duties may include organising and attending meetings, planning fund raising events, Direct Support to people accessing the A head club, Planning and distributing newsletters, booking events and acts, run activities such as Art and craft workshops. Working with key stakeholders to promote Thera East and our vison that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
what we are looking for.
- Experience is welcome but there is no substitute for the right attitude, a caring nature and a sense4 of humour. Experience in managing, supervising or team coordination in the care sector
- A strong knowledge of the Care Inspectorate and CQC regulations
- Compassionate and confident Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
- Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
- Desire to always embrace our values and vision
- Ability to organise
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)
- 33 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 peoples 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 [email protected]
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
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.
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