Female Support Worker

Thera Trust; Livingston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Scotland is seeking a Female Support Worker to join their team. The role involves providing personalized support to adults with learning disabilities, fostering their independence and assisting them in achieving personal goals. Candidates should be compassionate and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible working hours, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment, aiming to empower individuals to live fulfilling lives.

Benefits

Guaranteed monthly salary

Flexible working hours

Free nationally accredited training

Employee support line

Contributory pension scheme

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring individuals are preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Self-starter with a high level of motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities using a person-centred approach.
• Help individuals develop new skills and manage their home.
• Assist with personal and emotional support.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter

Creative problem-solving

Professional English communication

Job description

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Job Title: Female Support Worker

Location: West Lothian, Community Support

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time/Part Time/Relief

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Reference: Additional Information:

• Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility required
• Experience working with people with learning disabilities preferred.

As a Female 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 individuals in achieving their personal goals. The support will vary based on each person's ambitions, including helping develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, assisting with planning and managing their own home, and supporting leisure, interests, and travel.

• Thera Scotland is unique: we are led by people with a learning disability.
• Our vision: 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?

• Compassionate, caring, and confident individuals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills; 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, with opportunities to earn qualifications and progress your career
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free PVG check
• Refer a friend and earn up to £
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Well-being initiatives
• Access to thousands of retail discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Council representing staff views on work matters
• Access to Early Pay (T&Cs apply, excludes relief workers)