Female Support Worker

Thera (Scotland); Inverness; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Inverness seeks a Female Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities. The role emphasizes compassion and creativity, providing varied support in daily living. Training is provided, and candidates need excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and employee support initiatives.

Benefits

Guaranteed monthly salary

Flexible working hours

28 days Annual Leave

Employee support line

Free training

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; training provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in achieving personal goals.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal support.
• Engage with individuals in their community.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter

Motivation

Problem-solving

Desire to embrace values

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Female Support Worker
Location: Kinmylies/Dalneigh areas, Inverness
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Reference: 081135
Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential

About the role

As a support worker with Thera, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. Using a person-centred approach, you will help create innovative ways to support an individual achieve their own personal goals. The ways of supporting will change with everyone you work with because everyone has different ambitions. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and any day could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, interests, and travel. You could be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

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

Who we are looking for

No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided.

• 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 PVG 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 [e-mail]

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 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 PVG check should you be offered the position.