Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading community support provider in West Lothian seeks a Female Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities achieve personal goals. The role involves skill development, personal support, and community engagement. No prior experience needed as full training will be provided. Flexible hours and numerous employee benefits are offered, making this a rewarding opportunity for compassionate individuals.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

28 days Annual Leave

Free nationally accredited training

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee support line

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided.
• High level of motivation and keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals develop new skills and provide personal and emotional support.
• Assist people in planning and managing their own home.
• Support with leisure, interests, and travel.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Job Title: Female Support Worker (Community Support)

Location: West Lothian

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, Part Time

Salary: £12.60 per hour

We are seeking a Female Support Worker to join our team in West Lothian. 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.

Responsibilities will 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.

Who are we 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!

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

We are an equal opportunities employer. *Female only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

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