Female Support Worker

Thera (Scotland); Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization based in Scotland is looking for a Female Support Worker to support adults with learning disabilities. The role involves providing emotional and practical support, helping individuals achieve personal goals through a person-centred approach. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, confident, and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers flexibility, a monthly salary, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays

Flexible working hours for work-life balance

Free nationally accredited training

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.
• Self-starter with high motivation and desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability using a person-centred approach.
• Help individuals achieve personal goals and develop new skills.
• Provide emotional support and assist in managing daily lives.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Confident

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: Female Support Worker
Location: North Lanarkshire, Community Support
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time/Part Time/Relief
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Reference: 079933
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 an individual achieve their own personal goals.
The ways of supporting will change with everyone you work with because everyone has different ambitions.
Supporting the 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.
Thera Scotland 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?
Compassionate, Caring and Confident individual(s)
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, 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
Access to Early Pay (T&C’s apply, excludes relief workers)

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

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.

If you have previously transferred over on TUPE terms and conditions, please contact your manager or HR to see how this may affect your terms and conditions.

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.