Support Worker

Corehr; Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised Hours

Flexible working hours

Immediate interview

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

PVG check

Refer a friend £300

Cycle to Work

Discounts on health plans

Employee Council

Job summary

Thera Trust in Inverness, Scotland, is seeking compassionate support workers to help adults with a learning disability. No previous experience required; full training will be provided and you will work within an inclusive team.

You will assist with daily living, personal and emotional support, developing new skills, and helping with home management, leisure, and community activities, in clients' homes or out in the community.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Able to work autonomously and within a team.
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and help others.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with learning disabilities in daily living activities.
• Provide personal and emotional support and encouragement.
• Help plan and manage individuals' home life, leisure, and travel.
• Support community engagement and skill development.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Motivation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief hours available

Salary: £13.85 per hour

Reference: 093313

Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is desirable 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 withThera Trust, 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 uniquewe 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

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group.

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 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 an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.