Relief Support Worker

Corehr; Inverness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours

Flexible working hours

Immediate interview

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Training and progression

Refer a friend £300

Discounts

Employee council

Early Pay

Job summary

Thera is seeking a dedicated support worker to join our inclusive team, assisting adults with a learning disability to achieve personal goals using a person-centred approach.

You will provide personal and emotional support, help plan and manage daily living, and assist with leisure and travel in the community or home settings. Training is provided; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; full training will be provided.
• Compassionate, Caring and Confident.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with high motivation; professional and articulate.

Responsibilities

• Help adults with a learning disability to achieve personal goals using a person-centred approach.
• Provide personal and emotional support in daily living activities.
• Assist with planning and managing home life, leisure, and travel.
• Support people in their own home or in the community.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring and Confident

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential

Are you a patient and caring individual looking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary? Maybe you have worked as a Care Assistant before and are looking for a change or perhaps you have always wanted to make a difference in people lives.

We are extremely proud of the work we do and are currently seeking new talent. We invite you to join our team.

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.

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!

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
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
• 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)

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.

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.