Female Relief Support Worker

Thera Trust; Rishton; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours

Flexible hours

Immediate interview

Annual leave

Pension scheme

DBS check

Cycle to work

Well‑being initiatives

Job summary

Thera Trust in Rishton, Lancashire, is seeking a Female Relief Support Worker to join our team on a relief basis, with a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour. A full UK driving licence is essential, and you will support adults with a learning disability to achieve their personal goals through person-centred care and practical assistance.

No previous experience is required as full training is provided. You may work in people’s homes or in the community, with flexible hours, monthly salary in

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Comfortable with lone working & supporting individuals with Mental Health Needs.
• Compassionate, caring and confident.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑starter, with a high level of motivation.
• Willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities with daily living and personal care.
• Help people plan and manage their homes, and support leisure and travel.
• Provide emotional support and assist with community activities.
• Promote independence and person‑centred outcomes for each individual.

Skills

Communication skills

Written & verbal

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Thera Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Relief Support Worker to join our team based in Rishton, Lancashire. You will join us on a relief basis in return for a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour.

Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is essential.

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care with a regular monthly salary and job security? Perhaps you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge, or you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives. We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us, and the training we offer.

The Female Relief Support Worker role

Thera Trust is seeking enthusiastic support workers to join an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals to achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will vary with each person you work with because every individual is different. Supporting people in their daily lives can include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, supporting leisure, employment, individual interests, and travel. The role can be fun and rewarding, but also at times challenging and demanding.

You may be supporting people in their own homes or out and about in the community. Ther a Trust 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.

Using a person‑centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications required – full training will be provided (unless specified otherwise).
• You must be comfortable with lone working & supporting individuals with Mental Health Needs.
• Compassionate, caring and confident.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑starter, with a high level of motivation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – confident, articulate, and professional.
• Keenness to learn in a fast‑paced environment and creatively solve problems.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun.

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 DBS check.
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Well‑being initiatives.
• Access to thousands of retail discounts, including a discounted Health Cash Plan.
• An employee council that represents staff views on matters relating to work.
• Access to early pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers).

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Ther Trust as a Female Relief Support Worker.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.

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 those that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position. *Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act.