Support Worker

Thera Trust; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Thera Scotland is seeking Support Workers in Smithton, Inverness, to work with adults with learning disabilities. You will provide personal and emotional support, using a person-centred approach to empower individuals. Full training is provided, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Annualised Hours with guaranteed monthly salary

Flexible working hours

28 days Annual Leave (pro Rata)

Free nationally accredited training

Employee support line

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in their daily lives.
• Assist in developing new skills and provide emotional support.
• Help manage their homes and support with leisure and travel.

Skills

Compassion

Caring

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Problem-solving

Job description

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Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Smithton, Inverness

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, Part Time

Salary: £12.48 per hour

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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 in achieving 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, supporting 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 to the right candidate(s)
• 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 £
• 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

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa, as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.