Impact of support work
Through the stories we share on a regular basis you can see how the impact of support work and a strong support team can make such a difference to the lives of people we support. A career with Thera gives you the opportunity to have a measurable, observable impact on the lives of people with a learning disability, whilst developing your own skills and progressing within your career.
Will’s Story
Will is a young man supported by Thera East Anglia. He has always been very passionate about sport so his support staff contacted Thera’s communications team to help him produce a weekly sportscast. He films it himself using equipment he has and it goes live on Thera East Anglia’s facebook page.
This led to him being invited to a local radio show to his sportcast and his ambitions to move into paid work in the field. He also used this to apply for a job with Channel 4 and travelled down to London for the interview.
His support staff were integral in supporting him to make the most of these opportunities.
Read more about Will’s progress since starting his sportcast and how his staff team have support him here.
Sian’s story
Quality support tailored to a specific individual can help change someone’s life. Sian recently shared her story of how her support staff have helped her to lead a happier and healthier life.
You can read Sian’s story, in her own words, here.
Healthcare advocacy
Around 18 months ago, a gentleman supported by Aspire Living experienced a change in his bowel habits, which led to a diagnosis of bowel cancer. Initially, the doctor recommended end-of-life care, but the team, led by manager Mel, disagreed and believed the gentleman was fit for surgery. After seeking other medical opinions, the gentleman underwent surgery and recovered well, thanks to the team’s support and advocacy. Their actions saved his life, and he continues to live independently in his own home, supported by Aspire Living.
You can read more about this incredible story here.
John’s Journey to employment
Thera South West recently supported a young man named John in finding a new voluntary position close to his new home. This story highlights John’s journey from moving into his new home to securing a voluntary role at a residential community within walking distance. With the assistance of his staff and a community mapping project, John was able to find a position that not only eliminates the stress of public transport but also offers prospects of paid employment. His new role has allowed him to build meaningful relationships, develop social and professional skills, and work in a supportive environment that values disability confidence.
You can read more about this story here.
Diana’s story
Diana is a young woman supported by The Meeting Place, a community-based day support ran by Thera East Anglia. The Meeting Place
supports adults with a learning disability to access a wide range of opportunities to access their local communities, build skills, access work placements and improve their wellbeing.
When they first met Diana, she asked TMP to support her with confidence building and to learn new skills in preparation for moving into supported living. At her request, they also helped find and interview for possible work placements in areas of interest to her. She has since began two separate jobs and her confidence has increased massively.
To read more about this wonderful story and how you could support people to live their best lives visit here.
The Impact of Support Work Stories focus on the varied stories of support work such as employment support, healthcare advocacy and the people we support pursuring their goals.
25 ways shows the ways in which Thera has made an impact, providing context to the social care sector as a whole.