Relief Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

PVG check

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Refer a friend

Job summary

Thera is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist adults with learning disabilities using a person-centred approach. You will help individuals achieve personal goals, support daily living, and empower them to live the lives they choose.

No prior qualifications are required; comprehensive training will be provided. The role involves supporting people in their homes or in the community, with flexible hours and a focus on person-centred care.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Compassionate, caring and confident.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Provide personal and emotional support to individuals.
• Help plan and manage the home and daily routines.
• Assist with leisure, interests and travel in community or at home.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Motivation

Job description

Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is desirable

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.

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 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
• Free PVG check
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 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