Support Worker

Thera (Scotland); Inverness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Scotland is looking for Support Workers in Inverness. This role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities through a person-centred approach. Candidates will receive full training regardless of prior experience. The company offers a monthly salary, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits including training opportunities, annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Annualised hours with guaranteed salary

28 days annual leave

Employee support line

Free accredited training

Contributory Pension Scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; full training will be provided.
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability using a person-centred approach.
• Help individuals achieve their personal goals.
• Provide personal and emotional support.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter

Motivated

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Smithton, Inverness - IV2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Reference: 082693

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

Are you a patient and caring individual looking for 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’s lives. Thera Scotland is proud of the work they do and are currently recruiting Support Workers in the Smithton area. 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.
• 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 people’s 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 or send an email [e-mail].

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.